Estimating Manager
Estimating Manager. A Swindon based energy firm are looking for an Estimating Manager to join the team and lead the electrical estimation function. As a key contact for the wider commercial team you will ensure the quotation process supports the business strategy whilst driving growth and brand reputation.
The Estimating Manager responsibilities:
- You will be leading the estimation team including allocating workloads and maintaining committed deadlines.
- You will be identifying knowledge gaps and opportunities for professional development.
- You will be supporting the team through effective line management including 1-2-1s and appraisals in line with our people centred HR policies.
- You will drive performance and cost-effectiveness, through monitoring KPIs in alignment with business wide objectives, ensuringeffective delivery of their core responsibilities with a high level of focus resulting in a dynamic, process-driven and results orientated function.
- You will be managing internal team processes EG quotation process and data entry on business systems.
- You will be preparing basic and detailed tenders, COMA / maintenance contracts and sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
- You will manage theapproval process of quotes up to £200k before they are sent to clients and deciding quote / no- quote process.
The Estimating Manager will need a proven track record of:
- Building strong and collaborative relationships with both internal and external clients and suppliers counterparts.
- Experience in delivering results through strong leadership and collaboration skills.
- Establishing key aspects associated with client requirements, providing quotations, liaising with internal departments and submitting final overview of project ability to the client
- Working business systems to follow company processes and maintain data integrity.
The Estimating Manager will need:
- Full UK driving license (Maximum of 3 points)
- Degree level qualification in a relevant field
- Strong market knowledge and experience within the electrical distribution sector both HV and LV.
- Experience of tendering for O&M contracts and private networks.
- Experience of establishing strategic and operational partnerships.
- Wide experience of handling complex and sensitive business / commercial information, both internally and externally, in confidence.
- Demonstrative experience in project management and process improvement
The Estimating Manager salary is £50-60k + excellent benefits
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