Managing Estimator – Lead Tender Team in Cardiff

Foresight Search Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Foresight Search Ltd is seeking a Managing Estimator to lead the estimating function from its Cardiff office. The role involves overseeing tender preparation, mentoring Estimators and collaborating with senior management to drive growth.

The ideal candidate will have extensive regional or national main contracting experience, with a proven track record of securing high-value projects and opportunities for value engineering. This is a full-time, office-based role in Cardiff.

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience in main contracting
• Proven ability to lead and develop a estimating team
• Strong track record winning tenders £5m+ in value
• Experience with cladding replacement, refurbishment or similar
• Excellent cost planning and value engineering skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Estimators from Cardiff office
• Oversee preparation and submission of competitive tenders
• Manage resources, workloads and tender deadlines
• Review estimates, cost plans and tender submissions
• Conduct tender adjudications and risk assessments
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers
• Develop tender strategies to win new business

Skills

Leadership

Tendering

Estimating

Construction knowledge

Job description

Foresight Search Ltd is seeking a Managing Estimator to lead the estimating function from its Cardiff office. The role involves overseeing tender preparation, mentoring Estimators and collaborating with senior management to drive growth.

The ideal candidate will have extensive regional or national main contracting experience, with a proven track record of securing high-value projects and opportunities for value engineering. This is a full-time, office-based role in Cardiff.