Estimator – Dalgety Bay

As part of our continued expansion, our Water Technologies team is looking for an Estimator to join the team in our facility in Dalgety Bay. You will be involved in preparing analytical estimates and realistic tenders that ensure business sustainability through securing contracts. Part of your role will involve calculating and preparing tender submissions, as well as supporting 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
• Review tender documents assessing scope, risk involved, and tender complexity and provide feedback.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with other members of the Estimating Team
• Preparation of Bill of Quantities and material Take Offs and pricing thereof.
• Produce enquiry schedules for the scope of works and packages required from the tender documentation, drawings and specifications for Subcontracted scopes.
• Fully ascertain the cost implications of the programme by working with a Project Engineer/Site Manager/Planner to determine accurate project deliverables and associated timescales of a project.
• Establish output and production rates to accurately determine progress and completion rates, including allowances for risks and other unforeseen circumstances.
• Calculating a final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, and presenting a finalised tender price build-up.
• Pricing tenders by Framework agreed on Schedules of Rates and Prices if required.
• Understanding the terms and conditions of the contract and assessing the cost for any insurance, warranties, bonds, performance penalties, etc.
• Attend tender price review meetings in the presence of the Tender Team with Directors or Project Teams.
• Provide support and liaison with other disciplines including Directors, Managers, Planners, Quantity Surveyors, Design Coordinators, Buyers, etc.
• Provide compliant tender deliverables to meet the business timescales to realise Client return dates, arrange RSE tender review meetings and prepare documentation to meet the required timescales.

What Do You Need?

• Experience within an Estimating position, with any experience in a process-related environment, is advantageous, but not necessary.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications to allow the preparation of relevant documentation.
• 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. This may also require working away from home if the site visits or Client meetings are not local to the RSE office.
• 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 using 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 plays 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 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 such an innovative industry. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set your career path 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 future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continue to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.