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Estimating Manager

Job Description

Estimating Manager

Location: Head Office is New Eltham, but offices also in Copthorne and Basingstoke - Flexible working. 


I have a fantastic opportunity to join a leading contractor, serving both private and public customers in delivering Rail, Highways and Utilities projects.
My client is looking for a motivated and experienced Estimating Manager to lead and manage the overall Estimating function for the business, having responsibility for ensuring Estimating processes are followed, bid/no bid decisions are taken, and competitive, profitable bids are submitted and won.

 

Key responsibilities for this Estimating Manager role:


- Responsible for managing the estimating process and team overall.
- Work closely with the Bid and Project teams to undersyand customer drivers and develop winning strategies for bids.
- Understand the tender pipeline in the medium/short term and procure/recruit the skills In the Estimating team to develop successful bids.
- Ensure tenders are evaluated and tender action plans are prepared in line with the Bid Strategy, estimating guidelines and directives on margin and cost are submitted to deadlines.
- Carry out the role of Estimator on certain bids.
- Provide the commercial team with information and support so they can agree final terms and sign off on the contract.


Experience required for this Estimating Manager role:
- Ideally 7-10 years' experience within estimating with involvement in infrastructure projects in the constructions industry - ideally Rail, Building, Highways and/or M&E.
- Higher level (HNC or Degree) qualification in constructions, engineering or related discipline.
- IT proficient in MS Office, in particular Excel and estimating software.
- Experienced in leading and developing a diverse team including managing performance and skills development


Package offered for this role:
- Salary upto £80,000
- £8,000 Car allowance
- Company pension
- Performance related bonus

- Hybrid/Flexible working 




Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs.