Estimating Manager

London

£45,000- £55,000 + 5% matched pension and 28 days holiday

The Company

We are supporting an operations-driven organisation supporting all major multiples across the UK in delivering high-quality branded assets at store level. The business operate out of a sole location in London that is the biggest production facility of its type in Europe, producing over £(phone number removed) assets per year. Established over 50 years ago they now have over 200 employees and £30-million turnover.

The business has just completed a restructure, offering more long-term opportunities for progression as they expand. They support this with comprehensive training opportunities covering apprenticeships and external training courses.

As part of their long-term strategy, they are now recruiting an Estimating Manager with immediate effect.

The Role

The role of Estimating Manager will involve working closely with the Sales Director and Finance Director in ensuring estimations are proactive, accurate, and reflect the current market. As a new position for the business operating at a mid-senior level, there is long-term progression opportunity into commercial management or directorship. The Estimating Manager will be responsible for:

Managing a team of 6 in estimation and sales, supporting in their development and the adoption of proactive processes
Reviewing the current process and accounts, with a focus on cost saving and creating market-accurate estimations
Creating a long-term strategy plan for process improvements and team development
Overseeing estimates for material, labour, equipment and timelines, working collaboratively with sales and accounts, as well as liaising with clients
The Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Estimating Manager role you will need:

Demonstratable experience leading an estimating team, with the drive to develop and grow the team in a developing business
Experience liaising with both customers and suppliers
A critical eye for risk management and cost mitigation
Strong relationship building skills with both internal and external senior stakeholders
The Benefits

For this Estimating Manager role the following benefits are on offer:

£45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience
Firm salary review after 6 months
Potential for rapid salary progression
5% matched pension
28 days holiday (incl. of bank holidays)
If you're interested please apply online, send your CV to or give me a call on (phone number removed).

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