Estimating Manager | Leicestershire | Hybrid Working | Salary £75000 - £85000 per annum
Cherry Professional are currently working with a market leading Civil Engineering business. As the Managing Estimator you will manage the cost bid process within the business, ensuring all opportunities are recorded and actioned to the client’s timescales and requirements, working closely with the Pre-Construction Manager and Managing Operational leads, to manage and submit quality bid submissions.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the selection of potential tender opportunities within the Pre-construction Manager and present to Operational leads for each region.
Have experience in managing tender submissions, ranging from 50k to 20 million.
Work closely with the procurement department for tender requirements.
Work closely with the Commercial Manager on the contract terms and conditions which could affect the tender prices.
Leads a team preparing submissions, and cost planning for projects, adhering to estimating procedures and collaborating with Operational leads for outputs/requirements and compiling team preliminaries costings.
Coordinates management of the BOQ/Works Information measurement take off’s/checks.
Have the ability and competence to review all tender documentation, inclusive of analysing works information (drawings, GI, specifications etc)
Oversees overall management of each tender, liaising and working with a strong and willing team of estimators.
Developing the skills and knowledge of the estimating team, providing guidance as and when required, daily.
Present tender submission to key stakeholders and demonstrate full knowledge and understanding of the specific project.
Oversees all final submission of estimates for each project ensuring compliance and up to relevant standard.
Understanding and knowledge of market rates, with management/maintenance of our own cost library.
Ideal Candidate:
Expertise and understanding of Candy and/or Causeway, and have a good understanding of Microsoft Excel
10 years+ of estimating experience
Understanding and experience of mainly the highways and water sector
Full understanding of business needs, clientele, and audiences
Strong strategic marketing skills
Ability to influence and develop winning strategies for tenders.
Energy and drive to grow the business.
Full understanding of business processes, operations, PQQ and Tender Library
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Willingness to undertake further training and development
Understanding of construction contracts, predominately NEC4.
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