Estimating Manager

Mace Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group is seeking a skilled Estimator to join their consultancy team. You will prepare and manage detailed estimates, collaborating closely with team members while providing recommendations to stakeholders. Candidates should have knowledge in estimating systems, strong Excel skills, and experience in the construction industry. Mace promotes a culture of safety and integrity, focusing on delivering quality results, and welcomes diverse applicants.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive work environment

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working as an estimator within the construction industry.
• Ability to liaise with and influence leadership roles.
• Works proactively within teams and develops stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed estimates and presents them to stakeholders.
• Collaborates with team members on tender considerations.
• Manages quality assurance of estimates within projects.

Skills

Knowledge of estimating systems

Understanding of construction techniques

Excellent Excel Skills

Ability to influence leadership

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

PDF measurement software

Job description

Position status:This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 consult 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 consult 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

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:

• To be able to work with limited supervision within a team whilst adhering to estimating procedures.

• Collaborates with members of the team as required to ensure all aspects of the tender are considered.

• Manages benchmarking exercises to test the estimate.

• Oversees the quality assurance of estimates within the project ensuring they are fit for purpose.

• Communicates complex estimating and risk modelling data to leadership roles interpreting and providing recommendations for both a technical and non-technical audience.

• Coordinates and works in collaboration with Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

• Coaches and mentors team members of the team when required.

• Adheres to compliance standards aligned with Mace governance processes.

• Works 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:

• Knowledge of estimating systems.

• 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 liaise with and influence leadership roles.

• Ability to work independently and to tight timescales to achieve KPIs and strategic outcomes.

• Relevant degree or equivalent.

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.

• Supports bid work.

• Maintains and manages client/stakeholder at business/project level.

• Assists in planning and organising work in area.

• 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.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.