The Nexum Group are looking for an Estimating Manager to support our key clients' fast growing business by overseeing all aspects of Estimating activities within this department. RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervise the Estimating Team. Assist in the management and completion of ‘Expressions of Interest’, conduct the ‘decision to bid’ process, Prequalification’s and Questionnaires. Participate in management reviews of workload and opportunities. Ensure full compliance with all company systems processes and procedures and ensure that all bids are controlled in accordance with corporate governance levels and procedures. Maintain a consistent approach to estimates prepared and delivered by using the Companies Estimating Package (Cypher) Play a key part in our Work Winning Team, with regular meetings and dialogue with all internal stakeholders. Work closely with the Head of Business Development to identify and secure work opportunities from the open market, PQQ and frameworks. Preparation of management reports / KPI statistics, Pipeline & Strike rate; monthly submission to the Board Directors. Allocate clear roles and responsibilities for members of the estimating team. Maintain financial records of completed bids to maintain feel for competitive / winning market levels. Manage, direct, and set win strategies for bids. Lead bid strategy, review, and settlement meetings. Ensure estimators costs within bids are validated before submission. Plan, allocate and manage resources (internal and external) to process bids successfully. Obtain client feedback regarding Estimating performance. Support the development and training of staff within the Estimating team, including annual staff appraisals. Manage the Internal and External Estimating resource. Manage the tender enquiry process. Manage the Estimating & Quotation tracking documents and prepare weekly forecasts for review by the Head of Commercial. Coordinate with Pre-Construction Manager regarding tender invitations Coordinate with Pre-Construction Manager / Directors regarding target programme dates for site works, to ensure best continuation of site delivery works. Determine if the tender has any “Design & Build” requirements. Manage the estimating team with regards to all day to day actions/requirements to enure smooth process Monitor the supply chain, suppliers and work closely with the Head of Commercial and buying department Ensure that the estimation (Cypher) database is managed and material updates incorporated Review any attendance requirements for pre / mid / post tender interviews. Consult with client and line-manager re possible negotiations and commercial decisions to obtain orders and letter of intent. Hand over projects to the delivery team SKILL SET REQUIRED Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills. Good administration skills. Enjoy working with people. Good spoken and written communication skills. Respect the importance of confidentiality, as you will be dealing with employees' personal details. Have good organisational skills. Have problem solving skills. Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail. Be able to use databases, spreadsheets, word processing and excel. Excellent numeracy skills