Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager - £75k - £85 plus car allowance

Specializing in high quality interior refurbishments, this company works in a wide variety of sectors including Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Airports, Leisure & Government.

Job Description:

The Estimating Manager will oversee and manage all tenders / enquiries. The post holder will ensure that all tenders are completed on time and to the required standard, with project values currently up to £1m. Managing client expectations will be a key purpose of the role along with managing the handover process to the projects delivery team upon project award. In addition to this, the post holder will also offer technical support to the projects delivery team.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for ensuring bids are submitted on time and to a high standard

Report as required on the progress of each bid against agreed programme

Review technical solutions to ensure most cost efficient solutions are submitted

Present internally for approval, information including technical responses, staffing and

administration structures for bid preparation.

Co-ordinate, prepare and continually review bid submissions

Prepare meeting schedules and coordination of the design and construct teams

Prepare bid presentations

Expand, develop, and maintain new relationships with existing and new clients

Provide coaching and mentoring to engineers within own area of expertise.

Provide technical advice and guidance within own area of expertise.

Contribute to departmental meetings.

Carry out other duties consistent with the job-holders knowledge and skills which are

necessary for the satisfactory completion of contracts or business goals.

Requirements

An enquiring approach with a desire to explore innovative ideas whilst still understanding the need for a good commercial balance.

Good understanding and technical knowledge / qualifications within commercial fitout and passive fire.

Good understanding and technical knowledge within the electrical industry essential.

Experience in a customer facing role, with a proven track record of building client

relationships.

Ability to understand and produce estimates / tenders.

Scrutinise and verify supplier and subcontractor quotations for compliance with applicable specifications.

Ability to read drawings and design specifications.

Evidence of continued professional development.

Proven management skills - proven ability to lead and manage individual performance.

Good communication skills (written & verbal).

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office programmes

Competent in the use of estimation software

Produce management reports, key performance indicators and financial data to demonstrate service delivery and improvement, devising service plans and strategies to meet deadlines and targets

Qualifications include:

Qualifications within the industry

5 years experience within senior role

Bidding/sales experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Current good standing relationships with clients are a plus