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Estimating Manager
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
O’Neill & Brennan are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our pre-construction and estimating function within the Logistics division. The role will oversee the management of all bids, tenders and early-stage project engagement, ensuring our logistics packages are commercially sound, competitively positioned, and aligned with client strategy across Tier 1 and Tier 2 main contractors and developers.This is a key leadership role, responsible for building consistency, governance, and commercial discipline across the pre-construction lifecycle—from first enquiry through to handover into delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the estimating and bid team, ensuring all tenders are prepared to a high standard and submitted on time.
Develop and maintain estimating procedures, tender review processes and pricing models to improve accuracy and consistency.
Work with the Directors to shape commercial strategies for securing new projects.
Review client enquiries, tender documentation and specifications to identify key risks, opportunities and value propositions.
Coordinate with operations, logistics planning, and SHEQ teams to ensure bids reflect practical, compliant, and deliverable solutions.
Support business development by preparing cost plans, benchmarking data and presentation material for client engagement.
Lead post-tender reviews and lessons-learned sessions to drive continuous improvement in pricing accuracy and win rates.
Maintain oversight of pre-construction pipeline reporting, ensuring visibility of workload, conversion rates, and performance metrics.
Develop team capability through mentoring, coaching, and clear performance expectations.
Requirements
Strong background in estimating or pre-construction within the construction or logistics sector.
Proven experience managing multiple tenders, ideally within a subcontractor, main contractor, or package environment.
Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to balance competitiveness, margin, and delivery risk.
Confident leading client presentations and negotiations at senior level.
Strong Excel skills and experience building cost models, with good working knowledge of MS Office and/or estimating software.
Understanding of CDM, health & safety, and sustainability principles within a construction logistics context.
Leadership experience, able to build high-performing teams and drive accountability.
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientationBefore You Apply
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