Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager  Stonehouse, Warrington, London or Glasgow
Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our team is growing, and we're excited to welcome a talented Estimating Manager to join us.
As Estimating Manager, youll lead and develop our Estimating team, making sure we deliver accurate, competitive and risk aware commercial estimating validations. Youll oversee regional Bills of Quantities and work closely with our Sales and Design teams to help produce timely, compliant and commercially strong tenders.
Youll also build clear, positive relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders, helping to keep communication open, effective and focused on great outcomes.
Whats in it for you as a Estimating Manager?
Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.
25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
Holiday buy scheme
Discretionary bonus
EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
Up to 7% employer pension contribution
Volunteering Day
Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our Miles More benefits platform
Refer a friend incentive
Stream  Financial wellbeing platform
Employee assistance programme
Car allowance
Hybrid working
* Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles
* Private medical insurance
* Company sick pay
* * Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period
* Your responsibilities as a Estimating Manager:
Lead, mentor and develop the Estimating team, ensuring strong performance, effective workload management and continuous professional development.
Manage commercial estimating validation for tenders, design variations, contract documentation, payment terms and project approvals in line with company procedures and Delegation of Authority requirements.
Oversee tender settlement meetings, BoQ library items, project folders and the conversion of awarded projects, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete and compliant.
Maintain strong technical and commercial knowledge across utility infrastructure estimating, including construction methods, materials, regulations, safety/environmental standards, outputs, rates and the New Roads and Streetworks Act.
Work closely with senior leadership, Sales, Design and external stakeholders to optimise commercial performance, meet client requirements and support successful tender outcomes.
Drive process improvement, compliance, reporting and issue escalation, while representing the department in meetings and supporting wider business objectives.
Experience / Knowledge:
Experience in the utilities sector or a similar role, with a good understanding of utility networks, industry structure, regulations and operational dynamics.
Previous experience using estimating software tools, preferably simPRO or similar platforms.
Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, with a solid understanding of estimating, design, sales and related business processes.
Previous experience managing commercial or estimating teams.
Qualifications
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent or experience in a similar role.
Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Estimating Manager? Apply now!
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