CAN Ltd have an opportunity available for an Estimator to join our Structures Team, based in Northfleet, Kent, 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 & organisation 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.
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