We are looking for an industrious, enthusiastic and established Estimating Manager for one of the world’s leading construction companies. As a member of the management team the successful candidate would be responsible for:
• Challenge established methodologies and bring innovations to tenders
• Developing & reviewing pricing strategies at both corporate and individual bid levels
• Ensure that controls and procedures are in place to tender for and price contracts which meet business objectives
• Reporting to the proposals director
• Lead the liaison with Operational and Technical staff to ensure market leading & Profitable offerings.
With an enthusiastic and innovative approach to Estimation Management the successful candidate would be charged with not only delivering improvements to customer experience but also:
• Managing the Estimating team to ensure integrated quality/financial/commercial bids
• Supporting the Bid Director/Manager in bid opportunities in the Local Authorities sector
• Leading advance preparation for tenders, liaising with Business Development, Bid Managers/Directors and Operational Leads in strategy development
• Working with the bid team in the preparation of client pre-submission documents and activities, such as dialogue meetings and presentations
• Planning future estimating resource & recruitment requirements
• Liaising with and support relationship development with the Procurement function and supply chain both strategically and as appropriate to specific bids
• Managing estimating processes development (auditing compliance, reviewing, amending and updating)
• Liaising with Operations to ensure appropriate and most up to date operational methodology and delivery models are incorporated within the pricing approach; recognising overlap and common ground between sectors (Strategic Roads, Local Authorities, and Rail)
We are looking for an ambitious and excellent communicator to promote the company’s vision and values with experience of Estimation Management along with the drive and passion for delivering to deadlines. Together with an enthusiastic, ambitious nature and the desire to learn, the role is an ideal position to collaborate and grow within a forward thinking and market leading company. We require:
• A strong people manager, who is focused and experienced in getting the best out of people
• A person who is accustomed to working with senior management
• Able to work on their own initiative and be able to schedule workload to meet priorities
• An experienced professional with extensive knowledge of highways management and operations or similar sectors
• Strong negotiation skills and experience of managing key suppliers
• Experienced in managing projects
• Is able to display knowledge of managing tender processes and possess the skills to handle complex contract negotiations
Qualifications
• HNC level in an appropriate engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent
The Individual:
Training/Experience
• Experienced Estimator working in the public sector markets;
• Good knowledge of the marketplace and ability to analyse trends that may impact on winning business
• Experienced in leading an Estimating function with line management
Skills
• A full driving licence is essential
• PC Literate with knowledge of MS applications e.g. Word, Excel
• Able to communicate and present confidently, clearly and expressively
• Good numerical skills
• Good organisational skills
• Capable of influencing within cross-functional teams
Rewards:
• An attractive benefits package including salary commensurate with experience, company car or allowance, pension and bonus scheme.
