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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
