Estimating Manager

Our client, a civil engineering firm, is seeking a Estimating Manager to join their well-established team. With a strong order book and long-term framework contracts, this role offers the opportunity to have a direct influence on the company's continued growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support the estimation team and contract administrators.
• Engage with clients on Direct Award Frameworks and participate in ECI for upcoming projects.
• Prepare and submit estimates for highways schemes using existing schedules and first principles with Causeway software.
• Lead client negotiations, including site visits, measurements, and work methods.
• Develop project programmes and method statements using MS Project.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key supply chain vendors alongside the Procurement Manager.
• Lead the company's PQQ and framework bid submissions, including Social Value Matrix preparation.
• Prepare detailed handover files for estimators to support site teams.
• Assist the commercial team with Compensation Events and work closely with the MD on commercial strategy and marketing.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years in a highways estimating or senior QS role.
• Proficiency in Causeway/Candy (or similar), MS Project, and MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT Contracts, and SMM7.
• Strong team leadership and development abilities
• Excellent negotiation skills with a client-focused approach.
• Experience in preparing method statements and working to deadlines.
• Clean driving license required.

Desirable Skills:

• Health and Safety qualifications in construction.
• Bid writing experience.
• Proficiency with take-off software.

Location & Additional Benefits:

• Primarily based in Bolton, with projects across the North West
• Flexible hybrid option: 1 day a week from home
• Car Allowance
• Profit-Related Bonus
• 35 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Workplace Pension Scheme with The People's Pension

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced Senior Estimator to join a respected civil engineering company and make a substantial impact on its commercial strategy.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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