Managing Estimator

4 days ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Balfour Beatty Full time

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Managing Estimator or Senior Estimator , to join our Power Transmission & Distribution business based in within commuting distance of our Maxim office (near Motherwell) or our Derby office in Raynesway .

Role Overview:

The candidate will primarily be focussed on estimating for projects associated with Overhead Lines up to 400kV, for clients such as SSE and National Grid, but may will be required to work on other workstreams associated with Power T&D's client portfolio. To lead OHL estimating team in producing competitive, thorough, well researched estimates and maintaining files/records as appropriate. Has strategic responsibility to a business unit for the OHL estimating function. Includes the governance as well as business change required to maintain procedure, skills and capability. Oversees parts of the business lifecycle relating to OHL Estimating. To provide an influential pre and post contract estimating management service to the designated business stream to meet profit, quality and service objectives through communication and understanding customer needs whilst providing effective leadership to the team

Balfour Beatty is the market leader in delivering Overhead Lines projects and is about to enter a period of unprecedented growth. This critical role will ensure that we submit robust, competitive pricing submissions for some of the largest upgrades to the Grid that the UK has ever seen. We pride ourselves on our Overhead Lines offering and this individual will be right at the heart of ensuring we remain at the forefront at this market. In return, it offers the individual fantastic career prospects as we play a major role in helping the UK achieve Net Zero.

What you'll be doing

Leading and managing a team of over head line estimators. Identifying and implement procedural changes to estimating process and systems Liaising with Enabling Functions, engineering, planning, finance, commercial, resourcing functions Provide estimating support documentation for Gate Reviews e.g. Tender Summary, 3 Point Estimate, Cash-flow Ensure estimating team are compliant with Gated Lifecycle process and Digital Briefcase

Who we're looking for

Our ideal candidate should have experience of:

Allocating opportunities, provide advice and guidance to OHL estimates Collaborating and proactively contributing to teamwork and cross-functional working. Cascading directives, communications, safety briefings, general updates and procedural changes to team Encouraging Graduates who are in placement within OHL estimating, including setting of objectives and monitoring. Estimating team compliance with Gated Lifecycle process and Digital Briefcase Team leader experience

Software & Systems

Implementation of overseeing Candy estimating software used by OHL team Maintaining Candy masters pertaining to OHL estimating - annual price updates and framework pricing.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.


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