Estimating Manager

Estimating ManagerEstimating Manager. A Swindon based energy firm are looking for an Estimating Manager to join the team and lead the electrical estimation function. As a key contact for the wider commercial team you will ensure the quotation process supports the business strategy whilst driving growth and brand reputation.The Estimating Manager responsibilities:

• You will be leading the estimation team including allocating workloads and maintaining committed deadlines.
• You will be identifying knowledge gaps and opportunities for professional development.
• You will be supporting the team through effective line management including 1-2-1s and appraisals in line with our people centred HR policies.
• You will drive performance and cost-effectiveness, through monitoring KPIs in alignment with business wide objectives, ensuringeffective delivery of their core responsibilities with a high level of focus resulting in a dynamic, process-driven and results orientated function.
• You will be managing internal team processes EG quotation process and data entry on business systems.
• You will be preparing basic and detailed tenders, COMA / maintenance contracts and sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• You will manage theapproval process of quotes up to £200k before they are sent to clients and deciding quote / no- quote process.

The Estimating Manager will need a proven track record of:

• Building strong and collaborative relationships with both internal and external clients and suppliers counterparts.
• Experience in delivering results through strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Establishing key aspects associated with client requirements, providing quotations, liaising with internal departments and submitting final overview of project ability to the client
• Working business systems to follow company processes and maintain data integrity.

The Estimating Manager will need:

• Full UK driving license (Maximum of 3 points)
• Degree level qualification in a relevant field
• Strong market knowledge and experience within the electrical distribution sector both HV and LV.
• Experience of tendering for O&M contracts and private networks.
• Experience of establishing strategic and operational partnerships.
• Wide experience of handling complex and sensitive business / commercial information, both internally and externally, in confidence.
• Demonstrative experience in project management and process improvement

The Estimating Manager salary is £50-60k + excellent benefitsProactive People is an employment agency and employment business