MEICA Estimator

Binnies; Wetherden; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Sche

Job summary

Binnies UK, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a MEICA Estimator to join our team. The role blends technical and commercial aspects, developing project scope, programme and cost for clients in the water sector.

You will support estimating work within existing frameworks, coordinate with engineering and procurement, and contribute to bid submissions. Remote element is possible, with travel to sites as required.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating MEICA using CCS Candy.
• Ability to perform first principles measurement and cost estimation.
• Estimate projects across lifecycle with quantitative take-off.
• Understand design and constructability of projects.
• Experience with risk and opportunity management in estimates.
• Water industry knowledge preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Disciplined, organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel for site visits and office work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce discipline-specific estimates for MEICA components.
• Contribute to project solution understanding to enable accurate estimates.
• Coordinate with Estimating disciplines and engineering specialists.
• Prepare bid tabs, supplier/subcontractor quotations, and basis of estimate.
• Create estimate summaries and client submission documents.
• Prepare indirect cost estimates (staff, prelims, etc.).
• Support handover of estimating data to delivery teams.
• Build and maintain client/partner relationships.
• Engage with supply chain partners and communicate across teams.
• Support risk management and lesson-learnt incorporation in future projects.

Skills

MEICA estimating

Take-off estimation

Cost planning

Stakeholder communication

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Candy CCS

Tools

Candy CCS

Job description

MEICA Estimator

The Vacancy MEICA Estimator Binnies UK, Part of the RSK Group are looking to recruit a MEICA Estimator, a role which combines technical and commercial skills; being part of a team developing project scope, programme and cost for our clients that are sustainable and affordable. The initial assignment will involve supporting estimating work as an integral part of an existing team focused on supporting project work being delivered through existing frameworks secured within the Water Industry, predominately relating to Non-Infrastructure construction works across both Wastewater and Water Treatment projects. The Binnies UK estimating team is also active in supporting and securing new Design and Build project work for the Delivery business. As part of the wider Binnies UK estimating team there will also be the potential opportunity to support competitively tendered and negotiated work for individual projects and future frameworks, both within the water industry and other industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Be aware of current health, safety and environmental requirements and changes
• Development and production of the discipline specific estimate, breaking down specialised MEICA components.
• Assist in the development of and actively develop an understanding of the project solution, challenge where appropriate, to enable the creation of the estimate.
• Engage and coordinate with all Estimating disciplines and Engineering / Technical Specialists
• Composition and issuing of enquiries to the Supply Chain, adjudication of returned quotations, preparation of bid tabs for supplier/subcontractor comparisons and recommendations for the basis of estimate.
• Prepare estimate summaries and submission documents relating to; estimate reviews, cost assurance and client submittals.
• Prepares Indirect cost estimates (Staff, prelims, surveys, fixed price escalation, etc) on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate or project plan.
• Participate and support the handover of estimating data to delivery teams
• Build and maintain client/partner relationships.
• Engage and develop relationships with key supply chain partners
• Communicate with the wider business including commercial, procurement, engineering and construction teams.
• Support and provide input to the management of risk and opportunity
• Obtain feedback on delivered projects; incorporate lesson learnt within future projects and utilise cost data
• Support the development and implementation of continual improvement and increased efficiencies in the departments data and processes.
• Input to and maintain quotation and cost rate databases, cost curve and cost models.

About You

An estimating role forms an essential link in the pre-construction / tendering processes, requiring an effective communicator, with experience to interpret, interrogate and influence the design and construction of a project, whilst developing the cost estimate and associated deliverables.

Skills and Experience

• MEICA Works estimating experience utilising a computerised analytical estimating system, ideally CCS Candy Construction Software
• Ability to complete first principal measurement and cost estimation
• Capability to estimate projects at different stages of the project life cycle, from high-level budget through to detailed estimates with quantitative take-off, working with the relevant level of design detail at each stage.
• Experience sufficient to understand and influence the design and constructability of a project.
• Experience with opportunity and risk management techniques and application within an estimate
• Knowledge of the water industry, would be ideal but not essential
• Good communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to integrate and be part of a team
• Be a well disciplined and organised individual, to manage work and to work to strict deadlines
• Commercial Awareness
• Whilst the role can be supported through remote working, the ability to travel for site visits and office working will be required.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery. Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come. Binnies 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. 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?

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.