Coventry Deadline 6 March 2026 We are looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Foundations branch in Ryton, Coventry. The Senior Estimator will win profitable work, ensure risks and opportunities are identified during bids and managed, as well as develop junior estimating staff and contribute to the wider team.
KeyRolesand Responsibilities
1. Reviewtenderswithcontractsstafftodeterminethemostefficientmethods.
2. Liaisewithdesignersandcompleteowndesigntooptimisetheengineering design works.
3. Completetheriskanalysisidentifyinghighrisks/concernstoseniormanagement. Liaise with contract engineers to ensure the correct design is fully implemented.
4. Abilitytoassessgroundconditionsforpricingmostsuitablepilingtechnique focusing on rotary bored techniques.
5. Understandanddelivertheclient’srequirements.
6. Maintainlong-lastingrelationshipswithclientstoencouragerepeatbusiness opportunities.
7. Supportthedivisioninwinningworkandhelpdevelopworkwinningstrategy.
8. Growthebusinessfromexistingcustomersandmarketsandseeknewbutrelated opportunities.
9. TakeanactiveroleinmaintainingtheKellerDynamic.Promotecrossandjoint selling across all Keller divisions.
10. Beamentortoothers.
11. Upholdandsafeguardtheorganisation’svaluesandphilosophyrelatingtoethics, integrity, corporate and social responsibility.
12. Worktoandactivelypromote“TheKeller Way”.
13. ComplywithEquality,DiversityandInclusion(EDI)inaccordancewithFairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement (FREDIE) principles.
14. Maintainarisk-based approachtotendering.
15. Seektomaximisemarginsonbidsbynegotiatingwithclientsandsuppliers.
Experience/Skills/Qualifications/PersonalAttributes
Minimum:
16. CSCSCard Holder.
17. Extensive experience in the construction sector. Provenabilityworkingasageotechnicalspecialist.
18. Asoundtechnicalknowledgeofarangeofgeotechnicalproductsandsolutions. IT literate, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
19. FullUKdrivinglicense.
Desirable:
20. BEng/MEngDegreeorequivalentCivilEngineering/GeologyrelatedDegree. Incorporated Engineer.
21. Experienceofworkingonlargeinfrastructureprojects.
22. Acomprehensivepersonalcontactlistwithmajorclients.
Personal Attributes:
23. Enthusiasmtoprogressinasmall, dedicated teamwithinalargerspecialistground engineering company.
24. Flexibilitytocarryoutdutiesnotpartofthenormalremitintheinterestsoftheteam. Good communication skills.
25. Teamplayerandabletoworkalone. Outgoing and friendly.
26. Abilitytomeet deadlines.