Senior Estimating Manager – Tenders & Growth (Construction)

B & M McHugh Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

28 days holidays

Job summary

B & M McHugh Limited in Basingstoke (RG21 5PL) or Copthorne (RH6 9TE) is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead the Tender function for the South and East of England.

You will oversee budget, forecast, bid library, and risk/opportunity analysis, guiding the engineering and operations teams to develop winning proposals.

The role requires 10–15 years estimating in construction, 5–10 years management, and strong English communication and MS Office skills; a driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years estimating experience in construction; buildings and civils would be an advantage.
• 5–10 years direct line management of others.
• HNC or Degree in a related field.
• Excellent English communication in writing and speaking.
• IT proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Holds a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead tenders, developing and implementing winning bid strategies with the engineering and operations teams.
• Manage Estimators to compile tender documents thoroughly and obtain sign-off.
• Provide guidance to project teams on Pre-Quals and tenders.
• Attend meetings with Construction, Delivery, Commercial, or Design teams.
• Support Commercial in agreeing final terms and contract sign-off.
• Identify risks and opportunities to secure winning bids while minimising risks.

Skills

Estimating experience

English communication

Team leadership

MS Office

Driving licence

Education

HNC or Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

B & M McHugh Limited in Basingstoke (RG21 5PL) or Copthorne (RH6 9TE) is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead the Tender function for the South and East of England.

You will oversee budget, forecast, bid library, and risk/opportunity analysis, guiding the engineering and operations teams to develop winning proposals.

The role requires 10–15 years estimating in construction, 5–10 years management, and strong English communication and MS Office skills; a driving license is essential.