What Are We Looking For?
Our Estimating department is looking to recruit an experienced Estimator with a Civil background to join the business on a permanent basis. Through continued success in the marketplace, the selected candidate will join a very successful bidding team to continue to deliver RSE’s growth strategy.
You will be experienced in preparing analytical estimates and tenders that ensures business sustainability through securing contracts. A large part of the role will involve calculating and prepare tender submissions as well as preparing accurate contract costs that deliver the full scope associated with the Clients brief.
Some of Your Key Duties Include:
- Review tender documents assessing scope, risk involved, tender complexity and provide feedback
- Work in a collaborative and proactive manner with other members of the Estimating Team
- Preparation of Bill of Quantities and material Take Offs and pricing thereof
- Produce enquiry schedules for scope of works and packages required from the tender documentation, drawings and specifications for Sub-contracted scopes
- Managing and issue of appropriate enquires for Specialist/Sub-contract/Material Suppliers
- Fully ascertain the cost implications of programme by working with a Project Engineer/Site Manager/Planner to determine accurate project deliverables and associated timescales of a project
- Ensure that all preliminary and time related items have been fully assessed with suitable cost provision
- Calculating a final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, and present a finalised tender price build-up
- Pricing tenders in accordance with Framework agreed Schedules of Rates and Prices, if required
- Attend tender price review meetings in the presence of the Tender Team with Directors or Project Teams
- As necessary provide supports and respond to tender queries made by Project Team Personnel
- Preparing detailed information for handover to production teams for successful tenders including presentation at Project Start Meetings
- Provide support and liaison with other disciplines including Directors, Managers, Planners, Quantity Surveyors, Design Co-ordinators, Buyers, etc.
What Do You Need?
- Demonstrable experience as an Estimator with background in civil engineering, preferably with water, industrial, renewables and/or Oil & Gas
- Ability to interpret drawings and specifications to allow the preparation of Bills of Quantities/Schedules of Rates and other such procurement documentation
- Ability to be able to read and understand the sequencing of programmes or schedules
- IT literacy in all MS applications, in particular Excel and Word
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Previous experience working with Estimating software packages i.e. Conquest
- Full UK Driving Licence
Who Are We?
RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.
Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.
Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 1700 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.
What RSE Offer
To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.
- Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
- A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
- Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
- Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work
- Discounted National Gym Membership
- Professional Fees Paid
- Employee Discount Platform
- EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
- Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.
In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.
If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now