Estimating Manager Newry Permanent The Role: Are you ready to take the lead in an exciting, innovative environment? Our market-leading client is on the lookout for a dynamic and strategic Estimating Manager to join their growing team. In this key role, you'll oversee all aspects of pricing for major projects while managing and inspiring a talented estimating department. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the department's future, drive efficiency, and lead high-performing teams to success. Based in the office with occasional travel to sites and other group locations, this role offers a perfect blend of leadership, innovation, and growth within a rapidly expanding company. If you're a forward-thinking leader looking to make a real impact, we want to hear from you Main Duties Estimating Prepares tender returns and estimates Oversees the preparation of tender returns by other members of the department Undertakes take off and measurements Undertakes subcontractor and supplier pricing analysis Prepares tender packages for suppliers and subcontractors Undertakes on-site surveys and prepares scopes of work Undertakes bench-marking Business Systems Inputs data into company systems (e.g. Conquest, CRM, People HR) Maintains and updates conquest library information Prepares reports for the company as required utilising existing business systems as required Undertakes subcontractor analysis Workload Management Organises diary commitments and ensures tenders are returned ahead of schedule Oversees the allocation of work to estimators based on skill set Liaises with the Pre-Construction Director to understand upcoming tenders and business priorities Margin Improvement Understandings the turnover and margin requirements of the business Presents opportunities and risk registers as part of the tender settlement process Liaises with subcontractors and suppliers to maximise instances of tender success Analyses company data to recommend areas for efficiency improvement Development, Recruitment and Retention Maintains own Personal Development Plan and professional membership requirements Targets work opportunities or activities that can develop individuals based on skills gap Provides mentoring to less experienced members of the team Actively supports the development of others through shared knowledge Manages people aspects for direct and indirect reports within the team (e.g. PDRs, skills gap analysis etc.) The following skills/ qualifications are essential: Ability to use Conquest estimating software At least 5 years' experience in a fit-out, marine or construction sector with line Manager experience and significant experience in take-off, cost planning, subcontractor and supplier procurement and risk identification. Ability to manage multiple tenders at any one time Microsoft Office 365 - ability to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel A full driving licence and access to a vehicle The ability to communicate professionally and coherently The ability to understand, speak and write fluent English The ability work as part of a team Desirable Professional membership of a recognised industry body (RICS, CIOB, ICES, ICE) Additional Information 31 days Health Cash Plan Flexible Start & Finish Life Assurance Enhanced Pension Annual salary: £54k - 60K (based on experience) Why use Staffline? This may not matter to you when you're looking for a new opportunity, but we just wanted to tell you a little bit about Staffline. We know that finding the right job can be challenging and we have the tools and resources to help you succeed. An established recruitment agency since 1983, we offer permanent and temporary job solutions to lots of different clients in multiple industry sectors in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. For further information please apply with your up-to-date CV by clicking the button. lisburnbranch Skills: tender returns estimates