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Estimating Manager

3 months ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Caval Limited Full time

The Company

A market leading construction contractor that specialises in the delivery of bespoke offices, education, healthcare and retail frameworks across the UK.

The Project

As an experienced Estimating Manager, you will be based from the Leeds office and will have a significant role within the Supply Chain Team overseeing the estimating and tendering process for an array of projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, MoD, MoJ and leisure with values up to 30 million. You will deliver competitive cost estimates working closely with Commercial, Bid Management and Design Management teams to develop the most cost-effective and accurate proposals.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you hold the experience below;

  • Previous experience working on successful tenders for projects within education, healthcare, MoD or MoJ sectors in an Estimating Manager role or comparable position
  • Proven history of working on the tendering process of projects with values between 5m - 30m+
  • Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working for a market leading construction contractor or subcontractor

Additional skills;

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Significant negotiation capabilities
  • Superb analytical and mathematical skills
  • Excellent communication abilities, verbal and written with a keen eye for detail
  • Ability to efficiently utilise estimation software and tools to generate precise cost forecasts and manage data
  • In-depth understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards to inform accurate cost projections

The Role

  • Job Title: Estimating Manager
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Project: Various projects across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, MoD / MoJ and leisure with build values up to 30m
  • Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Reporting to: Operations Director

Duties

  • Specification analysis & review
  • Preparation and submission of tenders
  • Adjudicating tenders within agreed limits
  • Knowledge of the build process of the project
  • Understand company policies and procedures
  • Preparing bill of quantity / pricing documentation
  • Reviewing enquiry returns / checking compliance
  • Collection of pricing elements to form tender sum
  • Utilize estimation software and tools to produce precise cost forecasts
  • Negotiate with vendors to secure the best prices for materials and services
  • Assess and improve estimation procedures to boost accuracy and efficiency
  • Evaluate the impact of potential changes or unforeseen issues on project costs
  • Review and ensure accuracy and completeness of all estimates before submission
  • Engage with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain quotes and verify costs
  • Modify future estimates based on feedback and performance insights from the project
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements and company policies
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on estimating data to senior management
  • Oversee the creation of bid proposals, providing detailed cost breakdowns and justifications
  • Prepare comprehensive cost estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, and overheads
  • Develop and implement estimation strategies and methods, ensuring accurate and competitive bids
  • Evaluate project plans and specifications to define the scope of work and estimate associated costs
  • Assist in developing project budgets based on estimates and manage budget adjustments as necessary
  • Assess estimates following the bid to uncover discrepancies and identify areas for potential improvement
  • Compile and deliver comprehensive reports on estimates, including comparisons with actual project costs
  • Collect and analyse data from previous projects, industry trends, and market conditions to inform estimates
  • Coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders, confirming all elements of the project are considered and incorporated into the bid
  • Mentor and guide estimating team members, providing support to maintain high standards of work and foster professional development
  • Collaborate with various departments to collect essential information and insights needed to produce precise estimates
  • Assess possible risks and uncertainties in estimates and develop contingency plans to address and manage them effectively

This is a permanent position with an excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Emily O'Grady - Executive Senior Resourcer at Caval on (phone number removed)