Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

We have a new exciting opportunity for an experienced Geotechnical Estimator
. This role can be based anywhere in the UK or at our offices in Chesterfield & Northfleet.

• To undertake day to day estimating and bidding within CAN, in line with strategies and procedures aligned with CAN’s commercial and financial requirements.
• To track and follow up on priced enquiries proactively, liaising with the client with a view to increasing enquiry hit rate and maximise sales.
• To promote the company and raise the company profile in order to maintain current client base, win new clients and grow sales.
• Support Project Managers and the Health and Safety Managers with time served advice and experience on rope access techniques, working methods and materials from an estimating viewpoint.
• Assist the commercial team with activities on live projects to help maximise recovery of CE’s as required.

• Previous estimating experience in a geotechnical environment or similar. Understanding of drilling techniques and requirements.
• Travel Within UK – driving licence.
• Evaluation of tender opportunities to ensure they fit with CAN’s capabilities, business model and risk profile.
• Estimating tender prices.
• Bid writing and preparation.
• Tender and client management including timely response to client queries and adherence to tender deadlines.
• Working closely with finance and operations teams to develop and maintain processes for accurate estimates of costs.
• Pro-actively seek feedback on job performance to inform future estimating.
• Identifying and implementing continual improvements to reduce cost for both the client and CAN.
• Ensuring full and sufficient handovers to operations teams are made.
• Ensuring key tender assumptions/attendances are communicated to the commercial department and included in draft contracts.

• Competitive salary.
• Car allowance/company car.
• Life Assurance (work and leisure)
• Free financial, mortgage and pensions advice
• Enhanced maternity pay (10 weeks at full pay if been employed for 52 weeks by the start of the week when the baby is due)
• Holiday purchase available (up to 5 days per year)
• Autoenrollment in Aegon pension
• 24/7 virtual GP service
• 24/7 mental health support service
• Expert nutrition consultation
• Healthcare cash plan
• Payroll giving
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts with MyGym, Tilsun hire car, Fitbit and Everyman barbers
• From time-to-time RSK staff share options may become available for purchase
• CAN is part of RSK who are Investors in People accredited, encouraging the continued training of all our staff - full training will be provided in all job-specific fields.
• Continued company growth will result in further opportunities.
• Although we are a growing company, we pride ourselves on the ‘family-feel’ atmosphere.
• Varied and challenging projects.

RSK Group is an equal opportunities company.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or secondary agencies.