Bennett and Game are representing a globally recognised, construction product specialist located in North-West London. They offer a range of cladding and fixing systems to the construction industry. Due to their ongoing success within the UK market and becoming recognised as industry leaders for their quality products - they are now seeking an Estimating Manager to join their commercial department in London.

As the Estimating Manager, you will lead and oversee the Estimating Department, ensuring the accurate and competitive pricing of all projects. This role includes managing the workflow, resource planning, and ensuring effective supplier and customer engagement. You will also be responsible for the commercial viability of all pricing proposals, playing a pivotal role in balancing competitive pricing with profitability.

Estimator Position Remuneration

• Salary of 45,000 - 55,000 (dependant on experience)
• 28 Days holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus additional days for long service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• HSF Perkbox
• On-site parking

Estimator Position Overview

• Lead and manage the Estimating Department, ensuring smooth operations and accurate pricing for all projects.
• Prioritise estimating tasks and workloads, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are efficiently utilised.
• Manage, train, and mentor junior estimators to foster growth and skill development within the department.
• Oversee resource allocation within the department to ensure timely delivery of estimates.
• Plan and manage department resources, ensuring optimal efficiency and productivity across projects.
• Supplier and customer engagement
• Commercial viability and risk management
• Collaborate with the sales, operations and project management teams to ensure alignment on pricing, timelines and client requirements.

Estimator Position Requirements

• Strong background in the construction or fa ade industry, with proven experience in estimating, resource planning, and supplier management.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience overseeing an estimating or similar department.
• In-depth knowledge of fa ade materials and solutions, with the ability to read and interpret construction and architectural drawings.
• Strong commercial acumen, able to balance competitive pricing with profitability.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage both suppliers and clients effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and AutoCAD, with the ability to manage large sets of data and conduct detailed analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.