Estimating Manager
23 hours ago
Brentwood
Estimating Manager Location: Brentwood Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience Benefits: Bonus, pension, holidays, plus many more Are you an experienced estimating professional with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for leading high-performing teams? We're looking for an Estimating Manager to lead our estimating function, ensuring accurate, competitive, and profitable pricing across multiple contracts while driving operational excellence .This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a growing business, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and senior stakeholders to deliver commercially robust solutions that support business success and client satisfaction . About the Ro leAs the Estimating Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and developing a team of Estimators, ensuring the consistent delivery of accurate estimates, quotations, and cost management solution s.You'll oversee high-volume estimating activities, lead governance and compliance processes, and drive continuous improvement across the department. Success in this role will come from your ability to balance commercial competitiveness with profitability while maintaining exceptional service standard s. Key Responsibilit • iesLead, mentor, and develop a team of Estimators across multiple contrac, • ts.Ensure best practice estimating processes are followed consistent, • ly.Manage and oversee the ETCW workstream administration process, escalating any non-conformities where requir, • ed.Produce and support management reporting, analysis, and performance revie, • ws.Deliver training and development initiatives to improve team capability and accura, • cy.Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates and quotations, ensuring all commercial elements are captur, • ed.Source, evaluate, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations to achieve value for mon, • ey.Manage high-volume estimating activity while maintaining target profit margi, • ns.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure clear project requirements and cost understandi, • ng.Support the development of operationally sound and commercially focused business process, • es.Ensure all estimates comply with company policies, contractual obligations, HSQE requirements, and industry regulatio, • ns.Contribute to departmental KPI achievement and business objectiv, • es.Build strong relationships across the business to identify opportunities for continuous improveme, • nt.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of contract requirements and deliverabl, • es.Respond effectively to client requests and performance SLAs in a fast-paced environme nt. About YouWe're looking for a commercially driven leader who combines technical estimating expertise with strong people management ski lls.You will h • ave:Previous experience in a technical estimating leadership or management r, • ole.Proven experience managing and developing estimating te, • ams.Strong understanding of cost estimation, pricing strategies, labour, materials, and subcontractor co, • sts.Knowledge of construction, engineering, facilities management, or related technical environme, • nts.Experience working with CDM Regulations, compliance requirements, and HSQE standa, • rds.Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentat, • ion.Advanced analytical skills with experience using Excel and estimating syst, • ems.Strong negotiation and supplier management experie, • nce.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadli, • nes.Strong commercial awareness and understanding of profit margins, budgeting, and financial performa, • nce.Excellent communication and stakeholder management ski, • lls.A proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused appro ach. What You'll • BringStrong leadership and coaching capabi, • lity.Commercially aware decision-ma, • king.Exceptional attention to detail and accu, • racy.The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding deadl, • ines.A collaborative and customer-focused min, • dset.A commitment to safety, compliance, and ethical working pract ices.