Estimating Manager
Aberdeenshire | Permanent | Construction
Whats on Offer
Competitive salary
Private health cover
30 days annual holiday
Relocation package available
Senior leadership role within a well-established, multi-disciplinary contractor
Opportunity to shape and develop the estimating function
Strong pipeline of Scottish projects
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Activus Recruitment are working on behalf of a respected construction business with over 30 years experience delivering projects across Aberdeenshire, Highlands and occasionally throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and develop their estimating function from their Aberdeenshire base.
As Estimating Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving competitive tender strategies, managing the estimating team, and supporting senior leadership in securing new work. This role combines hands-on estimating expertise with strategic and people management responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and mentor the estimating team, supporting development and performance
Oversee the full tender process from initial enquiry through to submission
Review tenders for bid suitability and contribute to bid strategies, win themes, and programmes
Allocate estimating resources to meet deadlines and business priorities
Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries and review returns
Ensure accurate first-principles estimating aligned with market conditions
Oversee tender deliverables including risk registers, qualifications, and commercial summaries
Provide regular reporting on bid pipeline and performance
Support senior management with business development, frameworks, and design & build bids
This Estimating Manager role would suit a commercially astute construction professional with strong leadership skills and experience within civils or main contracting.
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