Estimating Manager

at  Building Careers UK

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate12 Feb, 2025GBP 68000 Annual12 Nov, 20246 year(s) or aboveConstruction,Team Leadership,Method Statements,Ms ProjectNoNo
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Description:

Our client, a civil engineering firm, is seeking a Estimating Manager to join their well-established team. With a strong order book and long-term framework contracts, this role offers the opportunity to have a direct influence on the company’s continued growth and development.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of 6 years in a highways estimating or senior QS role.
  • Proficiency in Causeway/Candy (or similar), MS Project, and MS Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with NEC, JCT Contracts, and SMM7.
  • Strong team leadership and development abilities
  • Excellent negotiation skills with a client-focused approach.
  • Experience in preparing method statements and working to deadlines.
  • Clean driving license required.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

  • Health and Safety qualifications in construction.
  • Bid writing experience.
  • Proficiency with take-off software.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and support the estimation team and contract administrators.
  • Engage with clients on Direct Award Frameworks and participate in ECI for upcoming projects.
  • Prepare and submit estimates for highways schemes using existing schedules and first principles with Causeway software.
  • Lead client negotiations, including site visits, measurements, and work methods.
  • Develop project programmes and method statements using MS Project.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with key supply chain vendors alongside the Procurement Manager.
  • Lead the company’s PQQ and framework bid submissions, including Social Value Matrix preparation.
  • Prepare detailed handover files for estimators to support site teams.
  • Assist the commercial team with Compensation Events and work closely with the MD on commercial strategy and marketing.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:6.0Max:11.0 year(s)

Construction

Site Engineering / Project Management

IT

MD

Proficient

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Greater Manchester, United Kingdom