SF Recruitment

1 month ago


Northampton Northamptonshire, United Kingdom SF Recruitment (Leicester) Full time

Estimating Manager / Pre-Construction Manager / BID Manager - Hybrid ROLE. Our client is a leading nationwide highways contractor specialising in street lighting, traffic signs, technology, and civil engineering. With a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects, they are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the tendering process for major contracts within the highways sector.
The Role:
As Pre-Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the tendering process, overseeing a team of three estimators, and regularly pitching to customers to secure new business. You'll have a strategic influence on project planning, ensuring that bids are commercially competitive and align with client requirements.
Estimating Manager Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the tendering process, ensuring high-quality and competitive submissions.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of three estimators.
- Prepare and deliver compelling customer pitches to secure contracts.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including design, engineering, and project delivery, to align tender strategies.
- Analyze project requirements and provide innovative, cost-effective solutions.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform bid strategies.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, legal requirements, and company policies.
Estimating Manager - About You:
- Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager, Estimator, or Bid Manager within the highways, traffic signals.
- Strong knowledge of highways construction, traffic signals.
- Full Right to work in the UK - no sponsorship options available.
- Demonstrable experience in tendering and delivering successful bids.
- Outstanding presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in estimating tools and software.
Benefits Include:
- Hybrid working with nationwide project scope.
- Car allowance included.

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