Senior Estimator Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Location: West Cumbria Employment: Permanent Sector: Civil Engineering / Major Infrastructure The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering a major, long-term infrastructure renewal programme in West Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in a significant programme of civil engineering works, covering roads, rail infrastructure, bridges, utilities and major structural upgrades. Projects typically range up to £10m, with larger schemes valued between £10m and £30m. The wider programme is expected to run for approximately 8 15 years, offering excellent long-term career prospects. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing accurate and competitive tender estimates, working closely with bid management, planning, procurement and operational teams. The Role As Senior Estimator, you will take responsibility for preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include: Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for civil engineering and infrastructure tenders. Developing first-principles estimates covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and preliminaries. Reviewing drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documentation. Carrying out quantity take-offs and preparing detailed pricing schedules. Working closely with Bid Managers, Planners, Procurement and Engineering teams to develop competitive tender submissions. Obtaining, reviewing and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations. Assessing construction methodologies, programme requirements and associated costs. Pricing Temporary Works requirements in coordination with engineering and technical teams. Identifying tender risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions. Supporting early contractor involvement and budget pricing exercises. Preparing tender summaries and presenting pricing information at settlement meetings. Supporting post-tender clarifications and commercial discussions. Providing detailed estimating handovers to project delivery and commercial teams following successful tenders. Supporting and mentoring junior estimators where required. Requirements Previous experience as a Senior Estimator or experienced Estimator within civil engineering or infrastructure. Strong background in pricing civil engineering works, ideally including highways, rail, bridges, structures, utilities or heavy civils. Experience preparing detailed first-principles estimates. Good understanding of construction methodologies, resource planning and project costs. Experience working with NEC contracts. Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, procurement and subcontractor pricing. Experience reviewing bills of quantities, drawings and technical specifications. Good commercial awareness and understanding of project risks. Experience using estimating software packages. Strong communication and organisational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with bid, planning, engineering and operational teams. Ability to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance, or already hold the appropriate clearance. Apply Now If you are an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong civil engineering or infrastructure background and are looking for a long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure programme, we would be interested in hearing from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the position.
09/10/2026
Full time
Senior Estimator Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Location: West Cumbria Employment: Permanent Sector: Civil Engineering / Major Infrastructure The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering a major, long-term infrastructure renewal programme in West Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in a significant programme of civil engineering works, covering roads, rail infrastructure, bridges, utilities and major structural upgrades. Projects typically range up to £10m, with larger schemes valued between £10m and £30m. The wider programme is expected to run for approximately 8 15 years, offering excellent long-term career prospects. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing accurate and competitive tender estimates, working closely with bid management, planning, procurement and operational teams. The Role As Senior Estimator, you will take responsibility for preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include: Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for civil engineering and infrastructure tenders. Developing first-principles estimates covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and preliminaries. Reviewing drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documentation. Carrying out quantity take-offs and preparing detailed pricing schedules. Working closely with Bid Managers, Planners, Procurement and Engineering teams to develop competitive tender submissions. Obtaining, reviewing and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations. Assessing construction methodologies, programme requirements and associated costs. Pricing Temporary Works requirements in coordination with engineering and technical teams. Identifying tender risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions. Supporting early contractor involvement and budget pricing exercises. Preparing tender summaries and presenting pricing information at settlement meetings. Supporting post-tender clarifications and commercial discussions. Providing detailed estimating handovers to project delivery and commercial teams following successful tenders. Supporting and mentoring junior estimators where required. Requirements Previous experience as a Senior Estimator or experienced Estimator within civil engineering or infrastructure. Strong background in pricing civil engineering works, ideally including highways, rail, bridges, structures, utilities or heavy civils. Experience preparing detailed first-principles estimates. Good understanding of construction methodologies, resource planning and project costs. Experience working with NEC contracts. Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, procurement and subcontractor pricing. Experience reviewing bills of quantities, drawings and technical specifications. Good commercial awareness and understanding of project risks. Experience using estimating software packages. Strong communication and organisational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with bid, planning, engineering and operational teams. Ability to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance, or already hold the appropriate clearance. Apply Now If you are an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong civil engineering or infrastructure background and are looking for a long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure programme, we would be interested in hearing from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the position.
Mechanical Estimator Leeds 50,000 - 60,000 + Car / 7,000 Allowance + Private Health + 25 Days Holiday Are you an experienced Mechanical Estimator looking for a role that offers quality projects, long-term security and a more balanced working environment? We're working with one of the UK's best known M&E contractors that has built its success on long-term framework relationships rather than chasing highly competitive one-off tenders. As a result, this is not your typical high-pressure estimating role. With an average T/O of c 30m to 35m and strong relationships across the public and private sectors, the business offers a stable pipeline of work and a collaborative, supportive culture. The Opportunity The majority of projects are delivered through frameworks and repeat clients, with schemes typically 80-90% designed before reaching the estimating team. This creates a more structured and predictable environment, allowing you to focus on producing high-quality estimates rather than dealing with constant last-minute tender deadlines and heavily contested bids. You'll be responsible for preparing mechanical estimates, analysing tender documentation and engaging with the supply chain to secure competitive and compliant quotations. Typical project values range from 2m to 18m M&E, with an average project size of 4m- 5m. Sectors The business has a strong presence across: Education Healthcare Ministry of Justice Leisure Public Sector Frameworks Key Responsibilities Producing accurate mechanical estimates and cost plans Reviewing tender and project documentation Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations Ensuring compliance of supply chain partners Supporting framework and negotiated opportunities Working closely with pre-construction and operational teams About the Team You'll join the Leeds team which is part of an established Northern estimating function supporting projects across Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. The culture is one of the biggest attractions. The team operates within a relaxed, professional environment where people are trusted to do their job without unnecessary pressure. Staff retention is strong, collaboration is encouraged and the business benefits from a healthy level of repeat work from longstanding clients. What We're Looking For Experience as a Mechanical Estimator within the Building Services / M&E sector Strong technical understanding of mechanical installations Ability to review tenders and assess project risks Experience managing subcontractor enquiries and quotations Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Package 50,000 - 60,000 basic salary 7,000 car allowance Comprehensive benefits package Long-term workload and job security Genuine career development opportunities In Summary This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who enjoys the technical side of the role but is looking to move away from the constant pressure of aggressively competed tenders. The business's framework-led approach provides a more measured and collaborative way of working, backed by a substantial secured workload and a strong reputation across the Northern construction market.
02/10/2026
Full time
Mechanical Estimator Leeds 50,000 - 60,000 + Car / 7,000 Allowance + Private Health + 25 Days Holiday Are you an experienced Mechanical Estimator looking for a role that offers quality projects, long-term security and a more balanced working environment? We're working with one of the UK's best known M&E contractors that has built its success on long-term framework relationships rather than chasing highly competitive one-off tenders. As a result, this is not your typical high-pressure estimating role. With an average T/O of c 30m to 35m and strong relationships across the public and private sectors, the business offers a stable pipeline of work and a collaborative, supportive culture. The Opportunity The majority of projects are delivered through frameworks and repeat clients, with schemes typically 80-90% designed before reaching the estimating team. This creates a more structured and predictable environment, allowing you to focus on producing high-quality estimates rather than dealing with constant last-minute tender deadlines and heavily contested bids. You'll be responsible for preparing mechanical estimates, analysing tender documentation and engaging with the supply chain to secure competitive and compliant quotations. Typical project values range from 2m to 18m M&E, with an average project size of 4m- 5m. Sectors The business has a strong presence across: Education Healthcare Ministry of Justice Leisure Public Sector Frameworks Key Responsibilities Producing accurate mechanical estimates and cost plans Reviewing tender and project documentation Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations Ensuring compliance of supply chain partners Supporting framework and negotiated opportunities Working closely with pre-construction and operational teams About the Team You'll join the Leeds team which is part of an established Northern estimating function supporting projects across Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. The culture is one of the biggest attractions. The team operates within a relaxed, professional environment where people are trusted to do their job without unnecessary pressure. Staff retention is strong, collaboration is encouraged and the business benefits from a healthy level of repeat work from longstanding clients. What We're Looking For Experience as a Mechanical Estimator within the Building Services / M&E sector Strong technical understanding of mechanical installations Ability to review tenders and assess project risks Experience managing subcontractor enquiries and quotations Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Package 50,000 - 60,000 basic salary 7,000 car allowance Comprehensive benefits package Long-term workload and job security Genuine career development opportunities In Summary This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who enjoys the technical side of the role but is looking to move away from the constant pressure of aggressively competed tenders. The business's framework-led approach provides a more measured and collaborative way of working, backed by a substantial secured workload and a strong reputation across the Northern construction market.
Role: Joinery Estimator Company Description Our client is a well-established carpentry and joinery specialist delivering high-quality work in construction. Role Description Estimator is a full-time, hybrid role, with flexibility for project, office and work from home. This role oversees the design process from concept through to production. This role will oversee the door set and architectural hardware design process from project award through to release to manufacture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the door journey process with close coordination with the relevant suppliers and the client's design team to ensure all third-party certification and performance requirements relating to fire, acoustic and security performance are fully satisfied, documented and demonstratable to the client. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating with clients, architects, and contractors; leading design reviews; preparing and checking drawings, specifications, and technical documentation; and providing guidance to internal design and project teams. Estimator will collaborate closely with estimating, production, and site teams to resolve design issues, manage design changes, and support efficient project delivery. The role also involves maintaining design standards, implementing best practices, and contributing to continuous improvement in design workflows and tools. Requirements Extensive experience and knowledge in carpentry and joinery, specifically door scheduling Ability to work closely with clients and suppliers is a must. Generating consistency and control from design to delivery. Managing the coordination of components and interfaces. Have a strong understanding of legislation and compliance. Vast knowledge of product suitability and compatibility of components. Cross sector experience and knowledge preferred. Confidence working with technical drawings and specifications. Solid understanding of building regulations, industry standards, materials, and construction methods relevant to joinery and fit-out work. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to liaise effectively with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
25/09/2026
Full time
Role: Joinery Estimator Company Description Our client is a well-established carpentry and joinery specialist delivering high-quality work in construction. Role Description Estimator is a full-time, hybrid role, with flexibility for project, office and work from home. This role oversees the design process from concept through to production. This role will oversee the door set and architectural hardware design process from project award through to release to manufacture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the door journey process with close coordination with the relevant suppliers and the client's design team to ensure all third-party certification and performance requirements relating to fire, acoustic and security performance are fully satisfied, documented and demonstratable to the client. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating with clients, architects, and contractors; leading design reviews; preparing and checking drawings, specifications, and technical documentation; and providing guidance to internal design and project teams. Estimator will collaborate closely with estimating, production, and site teams to resolve design issues, manage design changes, and support efficient project delivery. The role also involves maintaining design standards, implementing best practices, and contributing to continuous improvement in design workflows and tools. Requirements Extensive experience and knowledge in carpentry and joinery, specifically door scheduling Ability to work closely with clients and suppliers is a must. Generating consistency and control from design to delivery. Managing the coordination of components and interfaces. Have a strong understanding of legislation and compliance. Vast knowledge of product suitability and compatibility of components. Cross sector experience and knowledge preferred. Confidence working with technical drawings and specifications. Solid understanding of building regulations, industry standards, materials, and construction methods relevant to joinery and fit-out work. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to liaise effectively with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
Associate Director / Estimating Manager - Major Infrastructure Location: Glasgow / Edinburgh - Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office Salary: £80,000-£105,000 + benefits Employment: Permanent Sectors: Rail, Nuclear, Defence, Ports, Infrastructure & Energy An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimating Manager / Associate Director to join a leading consultancy working across major infrastructure and complex capital projects throughout the UK. This is a senior position combining technical estimating, team leadership and client engagement, with responsibility for supporting and developing estimating capability across Glasgow and Edinburgh. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of major projects within sectors including rail, nuclear, defence, ports, transport, energy and wider infrastructure. The role You'll lead the delivery of estimating services throughout the project lifecycle, from early feasibility and order-of-magnitude estimates through to detailed, bottom-up and first-principles estimating. Alongside project delivery, you'll support and develop a team of approximately 5-6 estimating professionals across Glasgow and Edinburgh, providing technical guidance, reviewing outputs and maintaining consistently high standards. This is a highly client-facing position, requiring someone comfortable working directly with clients, designers, engineers, project managers and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Leading estimating services across major infrastructure and complex projects. Developing and reviewing estimates from Class 5 through to Class 1. Producing and assuring first-principles estimates, take-offs and direct and indirect costs. Leading estimate reviews, assurance and quality processes. Developing cost breakdown structures and assessing project deliverability. Applying appropriate risk, contingency and estimating assumptions. Using benchmarking, historic project information and market data to develop and validate estimates. Preparing and reviewing Basis of Estimate documentation and client submissions. Managing, mentoring and developing estimators across Glasgow and Edinburgh. Acting as a senior technical point of contact for clients and internal project teams. Supporting bids, proposals and wider business development activity. Working with senior leadership to develop estimating capability and best practice. About you You'll have significant estimating experience gained within major projects, infrastructure or another complex capital-project environment. Relevant sector experience could include rail, nuclear, defence, ports, highways, aviation, water, power, renewables or wider infrastructure. Experience across every sector isn't required; strong estimating expertise and the ability to transfer that knowledge between complex project environments are more important. Ideally, you'll bring: Strong experience leading complex estimates. First-principles and bottom-up estimating capability. Knowledge of indirect costs, cost breakdown structures, risk and contingency. Experience reviewing, challenging and assuring estimates produced by others. Team leadership, management or mentoring experience. Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills. Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments. Good commercial and contractual awareness. A degree or equivalent experience within Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline. Chartership, or progress towards professional recognition through RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or a similar professional body, would be advantageous. The ability to obtain security clearance where required. Location & hybrid working The role can be based from Glasgow or Edinburgh and operates on a hybrid working model, with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office. Given the leadership and client-facing nature of the position, candidates should ideally live within a realistic commuting distance of Glasgow or Edinburgh and be comfortable maintaining a consistent office presence. Salary & benefits £80,000-£105,000, dependent on experience and level, plus a comprehensive benefits package. This is an opportunity to take a senior position within a well-established major projects environment, working on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes while leading and developing an established estimating team. Footnote If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Structural Engineering professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's specialist teams recruit across the built environment, infrastructure and engineering sectors, and our experienced consultants are always keen to speak with professionals about upcoming opportunities. Please call James Gillespie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact us.
24/09/2026
Full time
Associate Director / Estimating Manager - Major Infrastructure Location: Glasgow / Edinburgh - Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office Salary: £80,000-£105,000 + benefits Employment: Permanent Sectors: Rail, Nuclear, Defence, Ports, Infrastructure & Energy An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimating Manager / Associate Director to join a leading consultancy working across major infrastructure and complex capital projects throughout the UK. This is a senior position combining technical estimating, team leadership and client engagement, with responsibility for supporting and developing estimating capability across Glasgow and Edinburgh. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of major projects within sectors including rail, nuclear, defence, ports, transport, energy and wider infrastructure. The role You'll lead the delivery of estimating services throughout the project lifecycle, from early feasibility and order-of-magnitude estimates through to detailed, bottom-up and first-principles estimating. Alongside project delivery, you'll support and develop a team of approximately 5-6 estimating professionals across Glasgow and Edinburgh, providing technical guidance, reviewing outputs and maintaining consistently high standards. This is a highly client-facing position, requiring someone comfortable working directly with clients, designers, engineers, project managers and senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Leading estimating services across major infrastructure and complex projects. Developing and reviewing estimates from Class 5 through to Class 1. Producing and assuring first-principles estimates, take-offs and direct and indirect costs. Leading estimate reviews, assurance and quality processes. Developing cost breakdown structures and assessing project deliverability. Applying appropriate risk, contingency and estimating assumptions. Using benchmarking, historic project information and market data to develop and validate estimates. Preparing and reviewing Basis of Estimate documentation and client submissions. Managing, mentoring and developing estimators across Glasgow and Edinburgh. Acting as a senior technical point of contact for clients and internal project teams. Supporting bids, proposals and wider business development activity. Working with senior leadership to develop estimating capability and best practice. About you You'll have significant estimating experience gained within major projects, infrastructure or another complex capital-project environment. Relevant sector experience could include rail, nuclear, defence, ports, highways, aviation, water, power, renewables or wider infrastructure. Experience across every sector isn't required; strong estimating expertise and the ability to transfer that knowledge between complex project environments are more important. Ideally, you'll bring: Strong experience leading complex estimates. First-principles and bottom-up estimating capability. Knowledge of indirect costs, cost breakdown structures, risk and contingency. Experience reviewing, challenging and assuring estimates produced by others. Team leadership, management or mentoring experience. Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills. Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments. Good commercial and contractual awareness. A degree or equivalent experience within Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline. Chartership, or progress towards professional recognition through RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or a similar professional body, would be advantageous. The ability to obtain security clearance where required. Location & hybrid working The role can be based from Glasgow or Edinburgh and operates on a hybrid working model, with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office. Given the leadership and client-facing nature of the position, candidates should ideally live within a realistic commuting distance of Glasgow or Edinburgh and be comfortable maintaining a consistent office presence. Salary & benefits £80,000-£105,000, dependent on experience and level, plus a comprehensive benefits package. This is an opportunity to take a senior position within a well-established major projects environment, working on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes while leading and developing an established estimating team. Footnote If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Structural Engineering professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's specialist teams recruit across the built environment, infrastructure and engineering sectors, and our experienced consultants are always keen to speak with professionals about upcoming opportunities. Please call James Gillespie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact us.
Hall&Kay Fire Engineering
Bartley Green, Birmingham
Summary of Role Lead and manage a specialist team responsible for commercial contract renewals, remedial quoting process and sales administration. This role ensures timely, accurate contract renewals while overseeing the development and submission of remedial work quotations to maintain client relationships and drive revenue growth. At the heart of this role is a dual commitment to driving exceptional sales performance while fostering a dynamic, collaborative culture. You will be expected to consistently meet and exceed revenue targets through strategic client engagement while simultaneously championing the values and behaviors that define our team's success. What you will be doing Supervise and develop a team of contract administrators and estimators handling renewal cycles, remedial quotations and sales administration. Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and foster a collaborative environment focused on accuracy and client service excellence. Manage workload allocation to ensure deadlines are consistently met across multiple contracts and projects. Oversee the end-to-end renewal process for commercial service contracts, ensuring timely identification of upcoming expirations and proactive client engagement. Review contract terms, pricing adjustments, and scope changes. Coordinate with finance and operations teams to finalise renewal documentation. Maintain renewal tracking systems and report on pipeline status and conversion rates. Direct the preparation and submission of quotations for remedial, repair, and additional scope work identified during service visits. Establish standardised quoting processes, pricing methodologies, and approval workflows. Ensure quotations are technically accurate, commercially competitive, and aligned with contract terms and client expectations. Oversee the processing of sales orders, preparing quotes and proposals, maintaining CRM systems and sales databases, managing sales documentation and contracts, and coordinating sales meetings and presentations. Tracking sales metrics and pipeline data, generating sales reports and forecasts. Maintain accurate customer records, updating sales tracking systems, analysing sales data for trends, managing contact lists and mailing databases, and ensuring data integrity across platforms. Monitor pricing strategies to maintain profitability while remaining competitive. Track quote-to-conversion metrics and identify improvement opportunities. Collaborate with management on budget forecasting related to renewal revenue and remedial work projections. Implement controls to minimise pricing errors and contractual disputes. Serve as escalation point for complex renewal negotiations and remedial scope discussions. Build strong relationships with key clients to understand their evolving needs and address concerns promptly. Ensure high service standards that support contract retention and expansion opportunities. Develop and refine standard operating procedures for renewals and quoting workflows. Implement technology solutions and CRM tools to enhance efficiency and data accuracy. Generate management reports on team performance, renewal success rates, and remedial work trends. Ensure all renewals and quotations comply with contractual obligations, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate risks related to contract terms, pricing commitments, and service delivery capabilities. What we will need from you Comprehensive experience in contract management, commercial operations, or facilities management (essential) ideally within the Sprinkler industry. Experience of a supervisory/management position driving performance improvements, and developing talent (essential) Strong understanding of commercial contracts, pricing structures, and estimating principles. Proficiency in CRM systems, contract management software, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) (essential) Demonstrated ability to balance client needs with profitability objectives. Experience with negotiation and value proposition development (essential) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders. (essential) What you can expect in return Competitive & negotiable salary depending on experience. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days Contributory company pension scheme Life Assurance Health care scheme Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8 40, Friday 8.:00) Please note: You will be required to undertake a right to work check and may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay. How to apply Please submit a tailored CV detailing your experience relevant to this role. Additional Company information At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK s most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction. What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call the Hall & Kay way . it s a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It s our people that make us trusted to deliver.
22/09/2026
Full time
Summary of Role Lead and manage a specialist team responsible for commercial contract renewals, remedial quoting process and sales administration. This role ensures timely, accurate contract renewals while overseeing the development and submission of remedial work quotations to maintain client relationships and drive revenue growth. At the heart of this role is a dual commitment to driving exceptional sales performance while fostering a dynamic, collaborative culture. You will be expected to consistently meet and exceed revenue targets through strategic client engagement while simultaneously championing the values and behaviors that define our team's success. What you will be doing Supervise and develop a team of contract administrators and estimators handling renewal cycles, remedial quotations and sales administration. Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and foster a collaborative environment focused on accuracy and client service excellence. Manage workload allocation to ensure deadlines are consistently met across multiple contracts and projects. Oversee the end-to-end renewal process for commercial service contracts, ensuring timely identification of upcoming expirations and proactive client engagement. Review contract terms, pricing adjustments, and scope changes. Coordinate with finance and operations teams to finalise renewal documentation. Maintain renewal tracking systems and report on pipeline status and conversion rates. Direct the preparation and submission of quotations for remedial, repair, and additional scope work identified during service visits. Establish standardised quoting processes, pricing methodologies, and approval workflows. Ensure quotations are technically accurate, commercially competitive, and aligned with contract terms and client expectations. Oversee the processing of sales orders, preparing quotes and proposals, maintaining CRM systems and sales databases, managing sales documentation and contracts, and coordinating sales meetings and presentations. Tracking sales metrics and pipeline data, generating sales reports and forecasts. Maintain accurate customer records, updating sales tracking systems, analysing sales data for trends, managing contact lists and mailing databases, and ensuring data integrity across platforms. Monitor pricing strategies to maintain profitability while remaining competitive. Track quote-to-conversion metrics and identify improvement opportunities. Collaborate with management on budget forecasting related to renewal revenue and remedial work projections. Implement controls to minimise pricing errors and contractual disputes. Serve as escalation point for complex renewal negotiations and remedial scope discussions. Build strong relationships with key clients to understand their evolving needs and address concerns promptly. Ensure high service standards that support contract retention and expansion opportunities. Develop and refine standard operating procedures for renewals and quoting workflows. Implement technology solutions and CRM tools to enhance efficiency and data accuracy. Generate management reports on team performance, renewal success rates, and remedial work trends. Ensure all renewals and quotations comply with contractual obligations, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate risks related to contract terms, pricing commitments, and service delivery capabilities. What we will need from you Comprehensive experience in contract management, commercial operations, or facilities management (essential) ideally within the Sprinkler industry. Experience of a supervisory/management position driving performance improvements, and developing talent (essential) Strong understanding of commercial contracts, pricing structures, and estimating principles. Proficiency in CRM systems, contract management software, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) (essential) Demonstrated ability to balance client needs with profitability objectives. Experience with negotiation and value proposition development (essential) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders. (essential) What you can expect in return Competitive & negotiable salary depending on experience. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days Contributory company pension scheme Life Assurance Health care scheme Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8 40, Friday 8.:00) Please note: You will be required to undertake a right to work check and may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay. How to apply Please submit a tailored CV detailing your experience relevant to this role. Additional Company information At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK s most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction. What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call the Hall & Kay way . it s a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It s our people that make us trusted to deliver.
Our client is an established Tier 1 M&E Contractor and they are looking for a Mechanical Estimator to join their growing team in the Yorkshire. The role would see you covering projects across their Leeds office, including sectors such as Education, Leisure, MOJ, Commercial and much more across Building Services! Their Yorkshire region has secured a very strong pipeline for the upcoming year and they have a strong team already, now they need you to come on board! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established National company, turning over close to 500m Nationally and 35m regionally. Responsibilities: To prepare full tenders and take responsibility for design and build projects and pre-designed projects Ability to demonstrate understanding of tender / projects To provide tender breakdown in logical format To clarify your tender comprehensively To identify and inform risks whilst carrying out tender To raise technical queries Complete quotation analysis on all projects Ability to provide accurate budget costs Overall understanding & use of Estimation & Microsoft software To produce tender submission documents Meeting client / contract requirement deadlines Within this position you would be joining a highly experienced team within an extremely supportive and friendly culture. Job satisfaction/ security/ progression are big selling points for this role, within time there is a strong path towards Senior Estimator and Estimating Manager! If you are interested please send your CV to Ben!
16/09/2026
Full time
Our client is an established Tier 1 M&E Contractor and they are looking for a Mechanical Estimator to join their growing team in the Yorkshire. The role would see you covering projects across their Leeds office, including sectors such as Education, Leisure, MOJ, Commercial and much more across Building Services! Their Yorkshire region has secured a very strong pipeline for the upcoming year and they have a strong team already, now they need you to come on board! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established National company, turning over close to 500m Nationally and 35m regionally. Responsibilities: To prepare full tenders and take responsibility for design and build projects and pre-designed projects Ability to demonstrate understanding of tender / projects To provide tender breakdown in logical format To clarify your tender comprehensively To identify and inform risks whilst carrying out tender To raise technical queries Complete quotation analysis on all projects Ability to provide accurate budget costs Overall understanding & use of Estimation & Microsoft software To produce tender submission documents Meeting client / contract requirement deadlines Within this position you would be joining a highly experienced team within an extremely supportive and friendly culture. Job satisfaction/ security/ progression are big selling points for this role, within time there is a strong path towards Senior Estimator and Estimating Manager! If you are interested please send your CV to Ben!
