Estimating Manager

Astute's Renewables team are proudly partnered with a leading company within the EV Charging Infrastructure sector who are looking for an Estimating Manager to join their growing team in the Central Belt region of Scotland.

The strategically important Estimating Manager role comes with a salary up to 65,000, with a 500 per month car allowance, 30 days annual leave, paid travel and more.

If you're an Estimating Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Commercial Director you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of civil engineering estimators, offering guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Electrical Estimator Head and team to ensure comprehensive project estimates.
• Allocate resources effectively to guarantee accurate and timely completion of estimates.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil engineering projects, covering labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and documentation to develop thorough estimates.
• Utilise specialised software and tools to enhance estimation accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyse project requirements and constraints to identify cost-saving opportunities and assess potential risks.
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant data and evaluate project conditions.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure precise and informed estimates.
• Coordinate with procurement and subcontracting teams to obtain quotes and negotiate pricing.
• Prepare and present detailed estimation reports and summaries for senior management and clients.
• Maintain thorough records of estimates, including assumptions, methodologies, and supporting data.
• Continuously review and improve estimation processes and methodologies for greater accuracy and efficiency.
• Stay informed about industry trends, cost fluctuations, and new technologies that affect cost estimation.
• Contribute to the development of project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual project costs versus estimates and recommend corrective measures when necessary.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Around 5 years experience in Estimating on large construction projects - housing, industrial or renewable preferably within renewable energy or large scale construction projects.
• Ideally, some Estimating Management or construction management experience.
• Excellent knowledge within construction standards, materials and processes.
• In depth construction industry knowledge and costs of materials, labour etc.
• A higher education or degree qualification in construction, civil engineering, business or commercial management or a similar field of study.
• Previous construction, civil or structural engineering experience would be advantageous.
• Additional qualifications in construction operations, CSCS, UKPIA, health and safety etc. would be advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to remote nature of the sites.

Personal skills

The Estimating Manager role would suit someone who is or has:

• Proficient in the use of cost estimating tools and other software such as Microsoft Office programs.
• A strong attention to detail and a commercial awareness.
• A strong respect to health and safety and safe working practices
• Excellent planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible to travel.

Salary and benefits of the Estimating Manager role

• A starting salary up to 65,000 pa
• A car allowance up to 500pd
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays and pension
• Other benefits

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.