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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, ensuring  effective 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 the approval 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 £65-75k + excellent benefits