Geotechnical Estimator

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced **Estimator** to join CAN - a successful, energetic and friendly company.

**The Role**:
**Responsibilities will typically include**:

- Tendering for new work concerned with geotechnical stabilisation of steep soil/rock slopes and retaining walls, involving drilling, anchoring, bolting & netting, sprayed concrete and soil nailing.
- Working as part of a small team, responsible for each lead from initial client enquiry through to contract award on a variety of construction and maintenance schemes.
- Maximising sales/turnover whilst minimising company exposure to commercial risk.
- Handover and continued support where required with operations teams.
- Processing new enquiries / database management.
- Site visits for tender evaluation, calculating quantities from drawings, building up costs.
- Obtaining supplier / subcontractor quotations.
- Preparation of tender submissions including costs and programme, project values up to ~£5m.
- Client follow up, providing specialist advice and contract negotiation.

**Experience and skills required**:

- At least 2 years estimating experience within the **civil engineering** industry.
- Ability to influence and develop winning strategies for tenders.
- Previous experience of sale or business development desirable, with energy and drive to grow the business.
- Excellent commercial awareness.
- Previous construction site experience outside of an estimating role desirable.
- Logical thinking and able to work to strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication & organisation skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in excel / word processing /report writing skills.
- Driving licence.

**What are the benefits like?**
- Competitive salary.
- Car allowance/company car.
- 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.
- Varied and challenging projects.

**Why Choose Us?**

We pride ourselves on the quality of our people and the projects we deliver. We are committed to staff development and career opportunities and as such this role is suitable for a committed individual who is seeking a long term future with us.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.