Estimating Manager (Highways, Civils and Structures)

Pyramid8 are delighted to be working with our client to recruit an experienced Estimating Manager / Senior Estimator to join their team within Highways, Civils and Structures / Structural Engineering. Our client is a leading bridge and structures maintenance contractor operating on a National level. The successful Estimating Manager will support the development and growth of the business supporting the Commercial, Operations team and Directors. This is a permanent role, based in West Yorkshire. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the estimating function of the business reporting to the Commercial Manager and responsible for the estimator(s) • Be hands on with pricing, have strategies to win the work and negotiate deals with existing and new customers • Management of Estimating projects with values from £1000 - £1m • Achieve turnover and margin targets and growth in line with the business plan • Design and implement a plan that expands the customer base and service offerings and ensure the company has strong presence in the market • Build and promote strong, long lasting customer and supplier relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs • Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of competition status • Management the CRM system Essential Skills/Criteria: • Have considerable experience in estimating with a civil engineering background (Civils, Surfacing, Concrete Repair, or another similar specialist) • Have existing relationships with other commercial and operations teams in other businesses • Strong and demonstrable experience of working with Highways England and Tier 1 contractors • Excellent experience and ability to negotiate with customers, sub-contractors, and suppliers to create better opportunities to win work • Be a strong leader and to work within and lead the estimating function and achieve growth • You must be highly motivated, persistent and have a keen business initiative • Strong IT skills and experience of using CRM systems for developing and maintaining customer relationships • Demonstrable experience of forecasting using CRM systems and reporting on enquiry pipelines, revenue, and profit • Acquire a good knowledge and understanding of the company’s products, services, and markets • Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills Candidate Profile: This role will suit an experienced and driven Estimator who is currently working at a senior level and has strong knowledge and experience of working within civils/highways. This role will suit someone who is willing and eager to lead from the front, confident in talking with Tier 1 suppliers and contractors, leading negotiations and who has a passion to succeed. You will be tenacious and be a strong project manager, advising, guiding and leading the estimating team whist working closely with the Directors. Days of work: Monday - Friday. Due to the amount of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to all candidates, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. We will hold your details on our database and consider you for future opportunities, unless you instruct us otherwise. Good luck with your job search. Many thanks - Pyramid8 Ltd