A CAREER WITH RCL
Our people are our most valuable asset. Many have been with the company for a number of years developing their careers within the business. Others have been recruited specifically to meet the challenges set by the highly competitive and technical industry in which we operate. Our apprenticeship and graduate training schemes have seen a number of individuals remain and progress within the business.
We aim to provide every employee with an enjoyable and challenging environment to forge a purposeful career. Our employees are supported throughout their time with us, with training and development given the utmost importance. On joining RCL, employees undertake a comprehensive induction programme which provides information on the company, our culture, our approach and an in-depth health and safety training and certification.
In addition, employees are encouraged to develop their skills and expertise through identified training and development needs across all areas of technical and personal growth.
CURRENT VACANCIES
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St Albans, Redbourn
Reporting to: Commercial Director
RCL are looking to engage a keen and competent Assistant QS/ QS, to work on various projects from inception to completion. Our portfolio is a mixture of
- New build projects up to £3.5 million
- Specialist medical projects of various sizes from £50k to £1.5
- Office refurbishment projects to £3.5 million
- Building Services/MEP based projects with building works to £5 million
The person will report directly to the Commercial Director and work closely in conjunction in regard to all projects undertaken by the company
Principal Job Responsibilities
Project Procurement
- Monitor relevant planning authority web sites to identify work opportunities
- Pursue opportunities to obtain tender documents
- Completion and submission of PQQs
Pre-Contract Works
- Up-date sub-contract data base
- Up-date material supplier’s database
- Assess tender documents to ensure sufficient information available to prepare tender
- Take off quantities and produce BoQ
- Liaise with the procurement of Professional consultants
- Prepare and issue sub-contract enquiries and assessment of quotations upon receipt
- Prepare and issue material supply enquiries when requested and assessment of quotations upon receipt
- Pricing in particular of all Substructure and Superstructure elements – assisting with M&E where required
- Complete tender documents for submission where required
- Prepare specifications and / or Contractors proposals
- Submit tenders and follow up
- Post tender negotiations with suppliers and clients
- Maintain contract documentation and advise on pre tender and post contract matters
- Preparation and issue of contractual letters to clients and / or sub-contractors
- Liaison with clients
- Liaison with design team
- Carry out take offs for sub-contractor and material procurement
- Sub-contract negotiation and letting
- Preparation and submission of interim valuations
- Site measurement
- Manage and value variations
- Agreement and certification of sub-contractor’s interim valuations and final accounts
- Preparation and submission of several work’s final accounts
Qualifications
- Degree calibre
- RICS (not essential)
Skills
- Good working knowledge of forms of contract currently used within the Building and Civil Engineering industry
- Good working knowledge of standard forms of measurement. SMM7
- Driving licence
- Good IT skills - particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent communication skills Personal Qualities
- High degree of personal motivation
- Commercial acumen
- Ability to work as part of a close-knit management team and manage numerous activities / projects simultaneously – both short and long term.
- Ability to work on own initiative and with the minimum of supervision
- Outgoing personality essential for dealing directly with Clients and their design team
- Good negotiator
- Flexibility with regard to working across all areas of the business, and hours to meet the requirements of this challenging position. Competencies
- Leadership
- Enterprising and Commercial Approach
- A Planned Approach
- Taking Responsibility
- Customer Focus
- Building and Maintaining Relationship
- submission of several works final account
- Agreement of final accounts
How to apply
Apply in writing, attaching your CV, to Zoe Thorne.
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St Albans, Redbourn
Reports to: Ant Rolfe (Commercial Director)
Job location: 70% office, 30% site
Position Summary
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading the estimating process for our specialist construction and M&E projects, ranging in value from £50K to £5M.
You will work with the M&E estimating team, bring your experience of fabric construction and be expected to interface with both our existing and prospective new clients.
This position will involve the day-to-day management of the tender process to ensure standards are maintained and deadlines are met.
Candidates will need to demonstrate a broad knowledge of the industry and will have experience in a wide range of sectors, including Commercial, Healthcare, and public building projects. This is a permanent position with strong career prospects.
Principal Activities
Project Estimation: Utilise your expertise to read and fully understand client specifications and drawings, accurately estimate the costs considering all relevant factors, such as labour, materials, equipment, subcontractor bids, and project-specific requirements. Prepare and submit quotation.
Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough cost analysis and value engineering assessments to optimize project budgets while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Bid Management: Lead the bid preparation process, coordinating with internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure all required information is gathered in a timely and efficient manner. Presenting the bid to clients and answering their questions.
Risk Assessment: Identify potential project risks and uncertainties related to estimating, providing recommendations and solutions to mitigate such risks.
Vendor Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and timely responses to bids.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with our project and business development teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination during the estimating process.
Cost Estimating Tools: Utilise industry-standard estimating software and tools proficiently to streamline the estimating process and enhance accuracy.
Estimating Documentation: Prepare comprehensive and detailed estimating documentation, including quantity take-offs, cost breakdowns, and proposal presentations.
Post-Bid Analysis: Conduct post-bid analysis to evaluate the accuracy of estimates against the actual project costs, identifying areas for improvement and lessons learned.
Person specification
These criteria will be used to recruit and review performance and identify development needs.
- Educated to HNC / HND level, ideally with a similar building services related qualification.
Experience
- 5+ years of estimator role working in the construction industry, ideally M&E delivery with strong fabric/ construction knowledge.
Knowledge
- Good knowledge of the fabrication building services sector
- Current statutory and best practice of CDM2015 regulations
Skills
The fabrication estimator must have a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions.
- Planning and prioritising.
- Analytical and accurate.
- Strong communicator – verbal and presentation.
- Able to develop and build collaborative relationships at all levels.
- Ability to juggle and manage priorities from different sources.
- Assess relative risk and allocate time accordingly.
- Manage performance: monitor, give feedback, and confront issues with more senior people and sub-contractors.
- Effective communication skills according to audience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications.
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Confident to deliver presentations
Behaviours
- Problem solver.
- Goal focussed.
- Team player.
- Customer focussed.
- Integrity.
- A positive, “can do” approach, determined to succeed.
- Generates a sense of energy and urgency.
- Recognises when needs help and asks for it.
- Remains calm under pressure.
- Build and maintains excellent working relationships.
- Recognises own strengths and weaknesses and committed to ongoing development.
- An exemplar and ambassador for the company and its values.
- Acceptance of responsibility and accountability.
- Sound, balanced judgement.
How to apply
Apply in writing, attaching your CV, to Zoe Thorne.
£28k- £34k depending on experience St Albans, Redbourn
RCL established over quarter of century, are synonymous with quality of service. Providing specialist construction, engineering, and facilities management solutions for organisations of all sizes and across a range of sectors. We are a progressive, equal opportunities employer striving to create the best environment within which our staff can work and develop their capabilities. We have a strong collaborative culture of building relationships through delivery of high quality, services on time and budget but most importantly, safely. Due to recent success and aligned with our growth strategy we are actively recruiting for the position of Business Development Coordinator to join a friendly, well established company based on the outskirts of St Albans.Position Summary
Working within the Business development team, your role is to assist in the growth of the business. Proactive support of the team and coordination and maintenance of enquiries.- £28k- £34k depending on experience
- A close-knit and supportive team with great progression opportunities
- Private BUPA healthcare (after 6 months’ probation)
- Free parking
- Hours: 8am–4:30pm or 8.30am-5pm
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Principal Activities
- Assist in preparing quotes for potential customers and processing enquiries
- Assisting with the preparation of presentations and pitches for prospective clients
- Managing and coordinating the activities of the sales and marketing team
- Planning sales/marketing drives and scheduling team events
- Maintain client records in a CRM application (HubSpot)
- Log customer leads and support customer queries
- Creating and review sales and marketing reports
- Managing and updating sales presentation materials including brochures, sales decks and posters
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers via email, phone, and in-person.
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
- Developing and maintaining relationships with business stakeholders, including clients
- Conducting periodic market research and analysis
- Keeping customers updated with relevant product information
- Creating and maintaining client databases and mail lists.
- Coordinating and arranging client events, meetings, appointments, and conferences.
- Tracking submitted proposals and providing feedback to management.
Skills
- Information technology – Microsoft Applications
- Understanding numeric data
- Being proactive and flexible
- Meeting deadlines
- Strong Communication
- Thorough and a collaborative planner
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Being courteous and professional
- Being confident, thorough and collaborative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Enthusiasm, willingness to learn, flexibility and a great communicator
Experience
- 2+ years’ experience in a similar project coordination/administration role
- Experience using a CRM system – preferably HubSpot
- Social Media – LinkedIn
Essential
- CRM knowledge
- 2 years of professional experience or an equivalent degree level
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
How to apply
Apply in writing, attaching your CV, to Craig DelvesDISCOVER HOW RCL CAN OPTIMISE THE VALUE OF YOUR BUILT ASSETS
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