Estimating Manager

2 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Astute People Full time
Astute's Renewables team is exclusively partnering with an ICP specialising in LV & HV design and implementations projects to recruit for an Estimating Manager for its Swindon site.
The Estimating Manager position comes with a salary up to £60,000, pension, flexible working with 1-2 days a week in the office (maybe less) and is critical to the continued growth of the estimation department, which is expected to double over the next 2 years
If you're an Estimating Manager, Lead or Senior Estimator or in a supervisory position and are looking to work for an organisation that is committed to your growth and personal development, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Head of Estimation you will:
Lead the estimation team, managing workload distribution and ensuring deadlines are met.
Enhance performance and cost-efficiency by monitoring KPIs, aligning with business objectives, and ensuring the team's responsibilities are executed with high focus and process-driven results.
Prepare basic and detailed tenders, COMA/maintenance contracts, and sales contracts, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines.
Manage the approval process for quotes up to £200k and make decisions on whether to proceed with quoting.
Identify knowledge gaps and create opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Provide support through effective line management, including one-on-one meetings and appraisals, following our people-centred HR policies.
Oversee internal team processes, such as the quotation process and data entry into business systems.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Demonstrable experience in estimating for major infrastructure projects or grid connections
Ideally electrically qualified to an NVQ, C&G or degree level
Extensive market knowledge and experience within the electrical distribution sector, including both HV and LV.
Tendering for O&M contracts and private networks.
Establishing strategic and operational partnerships.
Handling complex and sensitive business/commercial information confidentially, both internally and externally.
Demonstrable understanding of PPAs
Ability to use accountancy and analysis software and MS programs such as Excel
Personal skills
The Estimating Manager role would suit someone who is or has:
A strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent ability to establish and maintain strategic and operational partnerships
Ambitious in their career - passionate about personal and professional growth and short-long term career progression
Salary and benefits of the Estimating Manager role
A starting salary up to £60,000 pa
Flexible working arrangements/hybrid working
Company bonus
25 days annual leave + BH
Pension plan
Life assurance
Option to partake in private medical schemes
INDREN
Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
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