Estimating Manager Full Time NEW

Antrim, County Antrim
Hays
Estimating Manager- Co.Antrim

Your new company
You will be joining a leading construction and property services provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK and Ireland. The organisation offers end-to-end solutions spanning construction, build & fit-out, and facilities management, with a well-established workspace division focused on creating innovative, modern environments for a diverse client base. Known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, the business supports flexible working, including hybrid arrangements and working from home.

Your new role
As Estimating Manager within the Workspace Division, you will play a key strategic role in leading the estimating function, ensuring accurate, competitive, and commercially sound submissions for a range of fit-out and refurbishment projects. You will manage and develop a team of estimators, working closely with pre-construction, design, and delivery teams to help secure new business opportunities.
Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the preparation of detailed and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions
• Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of estimators
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to identify risk and opportunity
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across pre-construction and project delivery teams
• Engaging with supply chain partners to obtain accurate and competitive pricing
• Presenting cost plans and tender strategies to senior management
• Ensuring all submissions align with company processes and commercial objectives
• Driving continuous improvement within the estimating function

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven experience in an estimating leadership role within construction or fit-out (workspace/commercial interiors preferred)
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing multiple tenders
• Previous experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
• Relevant construction, commercial or quantity surveying qualification (desirable)

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and remote working options
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and dynamic workspace division
• Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong pipeline of projects
• Clear career progression opportunities within a leading organisation

What you need to do now
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