Estimating Manager (Multi Utilities)

Rise Technical; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading multi-utilities company in Bolton is seeking an Estimating Manager to drive the success of utility projects. This pivotal role involves managing pre-contract activities, leading a team of designers, and ensuring timely delivery of tenders. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience, a background in utilities or construction, and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers career progression within a company committed to investing in people and technology.

Benefits

Salary DOE

Pension

Great Holiday Package

GP Access

Ongoing Development

Qualifications

• Experience in a management or leadership role in estimating or pre-construction.
• Strong background in utilities, construction, or multi-utility developments.
• Excellent understanding of contracts and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance and delivery of tenders across four regions.
• Allocate estimation and design tasks based on priorities.
• Ensure proposals and designs are compliant and timely.

Skills

Management or leadership experience

Background in utilities or construction

Understanding of contracts and commercial policies

Ability to read technical drawings

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Estimating Manager (Multi-Utilities)

North West - Manchester, Bolton, Warrington

Salary DOE + Pension + Great Holiday Package + GP Access + Ongoing Development

Are you an experienced estimating professional looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading multi-utilities company?

Do you want the opportunity to lead a regional pre-construction team, manage the delivery of tenders and outline designs, and play a key role in shaping the success of high-profile residential, commercial, and industrial utility projects?

This company are a recognised leader within the utilities sector, providing multi-utility connections across the UK. With a strong reputation for service, innovation, and continued growth, they are now looking for an Estimating Manager to support operations across four key regions.

This is a pivotal leadership role within the business where you'll be responsible for managing all pre-contract activities, including estimation, outline design reviews, and coordination with both internal teams and external clients. You'll lead a team of designers and estimators, ensure timely delivery of tenders and proposals, and support the ongoing development of junior staff. Working closely with regional managers and business development teams, you'll help drive operational performance and client satisfaction.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware estimating professional to progress their career within a business investing in people, technology, and future growth.

The Role

• Manage the performance and delivery of tenders and outline designs across four operational regions.
• Allocate estimation and design workload based on business priorities.
• Ensure all proposals and outline designs are buildable, compliant, and delivered within deadlines.
• Support and mentor new or existing team members (including trainees).
• Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure successful handover from pre-construction to delivery.
• Track and report on team KPIs and overall estimating performance.

The Person

• Experience in a management or leadership role within an estimating or pre-construction function.
• Strong background in utilities, construction, or multi-utility residential and I&C developments.
• Excellent understanding of contracts, commercial policies, and negotiation.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.