Estimating Manager

Vision Personnel Limited

Our Construction related client is looking for an Estimating Manager to join their business of 20 years. The client is heavily involved within the, leisure, commercial, new build residential, heritage, education, retail and health sectors.

Purpose of this role:

As an Estimating Manager, you ll play a key role in producing accurate, competitive tenders and cost plans that support business growth. You will work closely with the pre-construction team, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure all tenders are delivered professionally, accurately and on time. You ll report to the Business Manager (or a Company Director in their absence).

Key Responsibilities Tender Production

• Review tender documents, identify key requirements and any commercial or contractual risks.
• Produce detailed take-offs, Bills of Quantities and comprehensive tender build-ups.
• Obtain, analyse and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Carry out site visits to gather information and support accurate pricing.
• Work with Contracts Managers to determine programme durations and preliminaries.
• Review and refine pricing before issuing tenders for final approval.

Cost Plans & Budgets

• Prepare early-stage budget estimates and cost plans using the same structured process as formal tenders, with accuracy adjusted to project stage.

Tender Reviews

• Present tender build-ups at internal adjudication meetings, explaining pricing strategy, assumptions and competitor landscape.
• Adjust tender figures based on senior management feedback and finalise submission.

Project Handovers

• Prepare handover documents and present tender information to the Operations/Contracts team following award.

Client Interaction

• Attend pre-tender meetings and contribute to presentations alongside the Sales/Marketing team.
• Attend post-tender meetings, including value engineering sessions where required.

Support & Collaboration

• Provide pricing support to colleagues and check other estimators figures when needed.
• Help with material and subcontractor selection, suggesting alternatives where beneficial.
• Mentor trainees within the estimating team and contribute to continuous improvement.

General Duties

• Ensure all tenders are submitted accurately and on time.
• Produce monthly reports on tender submissions and outcomes.
• Organise and participate in meetings, maintaining clear communication and documentation.
• Carry out any additional reasonable tasks in line with business needs as the company grows.