Design Estimating Engineer

Roger Bullivant Limited; Alloa; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave and pension

Enhanced family leave policies

Private Healthcare & Dental Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Buy one get one free share scheme

Paid subscriptions to professional mem

Job summary

Roger Bullivant Limited in Alloa, Scotland, is seeking an experienced piling professional to cover residential and commercial operations with autonomy based on experience. You will be involved in pile design, estimating, and technical sales across CFA, CHD, tubular steel and precast driven systems, with liaison to pre-construction teams.

The role includes managing piling enquiries, assessing opportunities, preparing estimates and designs, negotiating with clients, and providing ongoing support

Qualifications

• Essential: Geotechnical/civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Understanding of civil engineering, geotechnics or structural engineering principles.
• Ability to interpret data, prepare estimates and analyze technical information.
• Experience in piling industry or related construction sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Cover all aspects of residential & commercial piling operations with autonomy based on experience.
• Manage incoming piling enquiries, assess opportunities and allocate estimates/designs.
• Interact with clients, negotiate to secure orders and provide ongoing project support.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork & Collaboration

Project Management Awareness

Health & Safety Awareness

Commercial Awareness

Problem-Solving Mindset

Site Experience

IT Skills

Education

Geotechnical / civil engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, you will cover all aspects of the company’s residential & commercial piling operations with a certain level of autonomy depending on experience, in respect of pile design, estimating and technical sales including CFA, CHD, tubular steel and precast driven, restricted access & retaining walls. Some overlap may occur with the foundation systems packages, and ground improvement team in respect of technical support and sales, and liaison with other pre-construction teams across the wider RBL business will be required in terms of sales intelligence, pricing levels and R & D.

Management of incoming piling enquiries within the wider team, including assessment of opportunities and allocation of estimates/designs and includes estimating and client interaction / negotiation to the point where orders are secured, and provide ongoing support throughout the life of a project as required.

Scotland

Alloa, Scotland

Full Time

41.5 hours per week
Monday - Friday

14/08/2026

While not desirable, the following skills are highly valued and will enable you to excel in the role, contribute meaningfully to our team, and enhance the impact of your work at Roger Bullivant Limited.

• Technical Knowledge – Understanding of civil engineering, geotechnics, or structural engineering principles.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret data, problem-solve, and apply engineering concepts effectively.
• Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in calculations, designs, estimates and reports.
• Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication for technical reports and team collaboration.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Project Management Awareness – Understanding of planning, organisation, and time management in engineering projects.
• Qualifications (Essential) – Geotechnical/ civil engineering (or other relevant) degree
• Health & Safety Awareness – Understanding of site safety and risk management principles.
• Commercial Awareness – Basic knowledge of business operations, contracts, and project costing.
• Problem-Solving Mindset – Proactive approach to identifying and resolving engineering challenges.
• Site Experience (Desirable but Not Essential) – Any prior exposure to construction sites or engineering projects.
• IT Skills - Proficient in IT Systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, word, excel, etc.

“From the very start of my time at RBL, I’ve enjoyed understanding how things work on-site, and now I get to be involved with not just the rigs but also in managing operations across the country. It’s rewarding to see how the hard work of our teams transforms into real, tangible results on site.”

National Piling Operations Manager

WHAT WEPROVIDE

• Generous annual leave and pension package
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Private Healthcare & Dental Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Buy one get one free share scheme
• Paid subscriptions to professional memberships