Estimating Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy seeks an Estimating Manager to prepare and manage detailed estimates for projects. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership and mentoring team members, while focusing on net zero carbon transition initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience as an estimator in the construction industry.
• Understanding of cost breakdown structure (CBS) & work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Excellent presentational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and auditable estimates.
• Manage benchmarking exercises and oversee quality assurance.
• Communicate complex data to stakeholders.

Skills

Construction techniques

Procurement processes

Excel

Risk modelling

Relationship management

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Estimating manager will be responsible for the preparation of accurate and auditable detailed estimates either in support of senior colleague and or less complex projects as the lead estimator. Presents relevant elements of the estimate to stakeholders.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Working with limited supervision within a team whilst adhering to estimating procedures.
• Collaborating with members of the team as required to ensure all aspects of the tender are considered.
• Managing benchmarking exercises to test the estimate.
• Overseeing the quality assurance of estimates within the project ensuring they are fit for purpose.
• Communicating complex estimating and risk modelling data to leadership roles interpreting and providing recommendations for both a technical and non-technical audience.
• Coordinating and working in collaboration with senior leadership team (SLT).
• Coaching and mentoring team members of the team when required
• Adhering to compliance standards aligned with Mace governance processes.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Understanding & knowledge of construction techniques & costs within sector.
• Understanding of procurement and contracting alternatives.
• Understands how an estimate is put together.
• Excellent Excel Skills.
• Experience of working as an estimator within the construction industry.
• Understanding & knowledge of the sector.
• Works proactively within teams.
• Coordinates with functional peers.
• Develops and maintains a series of internal and external stakeholder/colleague relationships.
• Coordinates and liaises with clients & key stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and to tight timescales to achieve KPIs and strategic outcomes.
• Ability to liaise with and influence leadership roles.

You’ll also have:

• Knowledge of construction.
• Experience of CAD or PDF based measurement software.
• Good presentational skills.
• Understanding of cost breakdown structure (CBS) & work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Familiar with sector method of measurement.
• Champions the use of new technology.
• Maintains and manages client/stakeholder at business/project level.
• Adapts and responds to change and/or organisational requirements.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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