Mechanical Estimator
Job Title: Mechanical Estimator
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Business Area: Kier Mechanical & Electrical
Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME) are an internal MEP self-delivery business within the Kier group, supporting the internal regional businesses across the UK and the Strategic Projects business on complex and challenging projects. The business has a full design, construct and commissioning capability.
Kier Mechanical and Electrical are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join the passionate team in our Basingstoke office. With our diverse portfolio of projects, we are looking for an Mechanical Estimator who has a passion for the project at hand whilst also being able to work within a good and healthy team environment. We understand this approach is essential to ensure quality finished projects within budget and on time for our clients. You will be working on a portfolio of projects ranging from education, commercial, science and healthcare sectors in the value of GBP5m - GBP70m.
Job responsibilities
This role will be focused of advising and preparation of new tenders for the business. To be responsible for producing/supporting conceptual designs in sufficient detail to enable accurate and competitive costing for Tender purposes. The role will require you to manage robust and long-term relationships with internal and external clients and teams and supply chain in line with the general strategy. You will need to assist as well as manage the production of tender documents, attend pre-tender and post tender meetings and provide data as requested and work closely with our design team.
What do we need from you?
Have extensive MEP design and build estimating experience and good technical construction knowledge across various sectors.
What will you receive?
Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, trusted and focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture. You can also expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car or allowance, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday), two employee Share Scheme options, together with additional valuable benefits such as:
Free Life Assurance
Access to a range of attractive Flexible benefit
options to tailor your package to suit your lifestyles
Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount
Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
Plus many more benefits geared to your wellbeing.Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Make the Journey. Leave a legacy.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.
Closing Date: 15/0/2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Recruitment Agencies - opportunities at Kier are managed by our internal recruitment team. We are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. If there is a specific business need a member of the recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL to ensure all CV's are uploaded onto our portal to be considered. For further information, visit our Careers Help page
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Business Area: Kier Mechanical & Electrical
Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME) are an internal MEP self-delivery business within the Kier group, supporting the internal regional businesses across the UK and the Strategic Projects business on complex and challenging projects. The business has a full design, construct and commissioning capability.
Kier Mechanical and Electrical are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join the passionate team in our Basingstoke office. With our diverse portfolio of projects, we are looking for an Mechanical Estimator who has a passion for the project at hand whilst also being able to work within a good and healthy team environment. We understand this approach is essential to ensure quality finished projects within budget and on time for our clients. You will be working on a portfolio of projects ranging from education, commercial, science and healthcare sectors in the value of GBP5m - GBP70m.
Job responsibilities
This role will be focused of advising and preparation of new tenders for the business. To be responsible for producing/supporting conceptual designs in sufficient detail to enable accurate and competitive costing for Tender purposes. The role will require you to manage robust and long-term relationships with internal and external clients and teams and supply chain in line with the general strategy. You will need to assist as well as manage the production of tender documents, attend pre-tender and post tender meetings and provide data as requested and work closely with our design team.
What do we need from you?
Have extensive MEP design and build estimating experience and good technical construction knowledge across various sectors.
What will you receive?
Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, trusted and focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture. You can also expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car or allowance, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday), two employee Share Scheme options, together with additional valuable benefits such as:
Free Life Assurance
Access to a range of attractive Flexible benefit
options to tailor your package to suit your lifestyles
Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount
Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
Plus many more benefits geared to your wellbeing.Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Make the Journey. Leave a legacy.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.
Closing Date: 15/0/2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Recruitment Agencies - opportunities at Kier are managed by our internal recruitment team. We are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. If there is a specific business need a member of the recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL to ensure all CV's are uploaded onto our portal to be considered. For further information, visit our Careers Help page