Senior Estimating Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel
  
  

The senior estimator role will ensure that target cost plans are robust, integrated, represent value for money, and are supported by consistent internal and external benchmarking date.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Producing detailed estimates in a timely and efficient manner, based on bills of quantities/take-off and activity-based costs.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with the client, contractors and suppliers
• Agreeing resourcing levels against programme.
• Assessing the risk levels associated with the project.
• Production of the tender settlement book and presenting to the Directors for sign off.
• Resolving post tender queries
• Updating Mace and Heathrow benchmarking data
• Manage the sending out of enquiries via Aconex
• Management of estimating team on larger projects.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Sound knowledge of the typical industry contract forms, in particular NEC, and procurement routes.
• Airport experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to build excellent relationships with clients, design teams and stakeholders.
• Highly numerate, accurate and focused on detail.
• Cost planning experience.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam or similar measurement software packages.
• The role holder should be educated to degree level or equivalent commercial experience.
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• MCIOB / RICS qualified or working towards
• Ability to measure and provide simple Bills of Quantities for Enquiries.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good working knowledge of building methodology.
• The capability to be self-reliant – able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to price for first principals.
• Strong organisation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Influencing skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and great interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise own workloads.
• Capability to see opportunities, challenge when necessary and passion for improvement.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.