Estimating Manager

Job Title: Estimating Manager

Location: Northwest

Salary: tbc

Permanent/Contract: Permanent

Site based/Office/Hybrid: Hybrid

Start date: ASAP

About the Role
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare construction industry? We are seeking a talented Estimating Manager to oversee and coordinate the estimating team, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality proposals for healthcare-related projects.

Key Responsibilities
As an Estimating Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and improving tools used by the estimating team to enhance accuracy and efficiency in proposal creation.
• Managing team resources and overseeing the scheduling of estimating activities.
• Conducting weekly reviews of the sales pipeline to plan, schedule, and prioritise team workload.
• Establishing reporting processes to track project progress, accessible to both sales and operational teams.
• Conducting site visits and surveys to support sales and project delivery teams as required.
• Overseeing bid opportunities, including the completion of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) within set deadlines.

Qualifications and Skills
To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A strong understanding of construction, particularly within healthcare projects (desirable).
• Experience in managing teams and allocating resources effectively.
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage project budgets.
• Strong IT skills to support estimating and reporting processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile
You should apply if you have:

• Experience compiling and submitting tender responses for public and private sector clients.
• The ability to engage with supply chain partners to obtain pricing and quality information for bids.
• Strong reporting skills, providing regular updates to sales and operations teams on project progress.
• The ability to review incoming Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and tender enquiries from various sources.
• Experience in budget generation and cost control for projects.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise, schedule, and allocate resources effectively.
• A proactive approach to refining and improving estimating processes.
• Experience in managing bid reviews and project review schedules.

Why Join Us?
We offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• A supportive company culture that values career development and progression.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and enhanced family leave policies.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including healthcare plans and employee assistance programmes.
• Sustainability-focused benefits such as electric vehicle salary sacrifice and cycle-to-work schemes.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role in estimating within a dynamic and growing industry, we would love to hear from you!