The Vacancy
CAN Ltd has an opportunity available for an Estimator to join our Structures Team, based in Chesterfield, UK. This important role would ideally suit an experienced Estimator with a construction background and an understanding of IRATA Rope Access, difficult access or technically and logistically complex projects.
Responsibilities:
* Reporting to the Business Development Director, the main purpose of the role is to price and win work and to build strong working relationships with clients.
* Receipt of tenders and pricing / costing of these.
* Writing proposals and estimating costs in line with client requirements / work scope.
* Meetings to assess projects prior to pricing, either on site or at client offices.
* Tender evaluation & Pre-let meetings.
* Proposals and tenders are produced to mitigate exposure to commercial risk, maximise potential margin and promote long term future relationships.
* Work closely with operations and commercial department at handover stage and assist with project management and commercial team as and when necessary.
* Evaluation of tender opportunities to ensure they fit with CAN’s business model.
* Work closely with finance and operational teams to develop and maintain processes for accurate estimates of costs.
* Encourage feedback loop between operational and estimating staff to maximise efficiency and opportunity.
* Estimating tender prices.
* Bid writing and preparation.
* Identify and implement continual improvements to reduce cost for both the client and CAN.
Experience and skills required:
* Structures estimating/pricing (painting, inspection, pointing etc. of stadia/bridges/buildings).
* Degree educated preferable. Equivalent relevant construction qualifications also considered (HND, Btec etc).
* Ability to use and manipulate complex excel spreadsheets.
* A background in construction with site skills preferable.
* Self‑motivated with the drive to win work.
* Good mathematical skills.
* Excellent communication & organization skills with attention to detail.
Why CAN?
* Competitive salary.
* 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.
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
CAN Engineering is a UK-based geotechnical engineering and access contractor. We undertake large-scale ground stabilisation and specialist access projects. Our geotechnical engineering division is involved with undertaking soil slope and rock face stabilisation work, installing rockfall protection measures, constructing retaining walls and providing sprayed concrete and structural reinforcement drilling and grouting. Our structures division offers structural repairs, construction support, inspection, testing and maintenance, blasting, painting, rigging and lifting at height. The multifaceted work is supported by rope access and confined space expertise, including bespoke access solutions.
CAN also has a large fleet of bespoke drilling and access equipment and facilities for design, manufacture, modification and repair. We provide solutions to complex jobs and overcome challenging access scenarios, thereby minimising public disruption. We hold the necessary health, safety, environmental and quality registrations. We are based in the UK (Chesterfield, Kent, Bristol, Glasgow) and the Republic of Ireland (Dublin).
CAN Engineering is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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