Estimating Assistant – Inverness or Muir of Ord

What Are We Looking For?

As part of our continued expansion, our Estimating team is looking for an Estimating Assistant to join the team in our office in Inverness or Muir of Ord. You will be involved in assisting to prepare estimates and tenders that ensures business sustainability through securing contracts. The main focus of this position is to support the wider Estimating team, to maximise opportunities for the business.

Some of Your Key Duties of the Role Include:

• Liaising with Clients and their Professional representatives
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide support and liaison with other disciplines including Directors, Managers, Planners, Quantity Surveyors, Design Co-ordinators, Buyers, etc.
• Provide compliant tender deliverables to meet the business timescales to realise Client return dates, arranging RSE tender review meetings and preparing documentation to meet the required timescales.

What Do You Need?

• Ideally you’ll have some experience within an Estimating position, with any experience in a process or manufacturing related environment being advantageous, but not necessary.
• Ability to be able to read and understand the sequencing of programmes or schedules.
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines and communicate effectively at all levels both internally and with Clients.
• Although predominantly office based, there is a requirement to attend out of office meetings and visit Client sites.
• IT literacy in all MS applications, in particular Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Who Are We?

RSE is the leading contractor of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in-house 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 space, to ensure we’re on hand for all our client needs.

We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 1400 staff across our Group of companies, with a strategic ambition that 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, giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.

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 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 such an innovative industry. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry leading salary
• 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
• Company Pension 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 our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your own future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continuing to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.