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A well established print & packaging company seeks an ambitious Commercial Manager to lead planning functions aligned with strategic objectives. The role involves managing estimating and commercial analysts, liaising with production for on-time delivery, and driving continuous improvement in productivity and profitability. Candidates must have experience in the print, packaging, or paper sectors and a strong commitment to developing their potential. The position is based in the UK.

Estimating Sales Manager Fabrication Based: Darwen Lancashire. Highly Competitive basic salary (Negotiable DOE) + Profit Share & Serious Earning Potential on Multi-Million £ Projects. Pricing £1M+ fabrication work already? Ready to be rewarded properly for it? WEC Group has been established for over 45 years, and we are one of the UKs leading & multi award winning engineering, fabrication and machinin click apply for full job details

Job Title: Group Leader - Quantity Surveying & Estimating Type: Temporary (6 months with potential up to 12 months) Location: Swansea Salary: Negotiable BRC are working closely with a local authority who are seeking an experienced and driven Group Leader - Quantity Surveying & Estimating to lead the delivery of commercial services across Housing and Public Buildings. Reporting to the Head of Service, you will manage all estimating and quantity surveying functions, ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with operational and client requirements. You will play a key leadership role across major programmes including Education schemes and WHQS projects. Duties: Lead and manage Quantity Surveying and Estimating services Oversee budgets, business planning, and financial performance Act as Cost Centre Manager, controlling expenditure and income Deliver complex programmes on time and within budget Provide strategic advice to senior management on service improvement Manage and develop staff, identifying training and development needs Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and council procedures Liaise with internal teams, external organisations, and stakeholders Support implementation of new technologies and innovation initiatives Prepare and present reports to committees and senior leadership Requirements: Professional qualification in a relevant discipline Significant experience in quantity surveying/estimating Proven senior management and leadership experience Strong financial and commercial awareness Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to lead teams and drive performance Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel effectively) Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure For more information, please call Meg Smith on or . To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Contract Manager (Building Services/MEP) Bishop's Stortford £45,000 to £55,000 + Training + Reward Schemes + Loyalty Bonus + Overtime + Life Assurance + Company Car + Private GP Access + Hybrid + Company bonus Are you a Contract Manager or similar with a background in Building Services or similar looking to join a distinguished heat and energy management company with over 30 years' experience and a decorated history offering multiple benefits such as mentoring programmes and great company benefits? Do you want to work for award winning company which provides building services across London, offering maintenance and engineering solutions that ensure client properties operate efficiently, sustainably and reliably, as well as multiple employee benefits such as in-house gym and spa facilities? On offer is the opportunity for a Contract Manager or similar with a background in Building Services to join a company which takes pride in delivering high-quality solutions and investing in their employees, offering internal training and development to support your growth and success. With additional benefits such as private GP access, Bonus Schemes, Commission and more. In this role, as a Contract Manager, you will provide technical guidance to engineers, clients and internal teams whilst leading effective and complaint solutions for building services. This includes support design and delivery of small works, conducting site audits, performance assessments and developing accurate scopes aligned with regulations and client needs. This role would suit a Contract Manager or similar with experience in Building Services with relevant trade qualifications such as a Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering. The ideal candidate would be able to use estimating software and relevant programmes such as SFG20. The Role: Providing Technical Guidance on Building Services Collaborating with Internal teams, clients and subcontractors Ensuring smooth operations The Person: Contract Manager or similar Building Services experience Uk Driving License REF: BBBH24556JHA If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Fire Detection & Alarm Manager to oversee the delivery, performance, and continuous improvement of our fire alarm services. The ideal candidate will have end-to-end industry experience-from system design and commissioning to service management, estimating, sales, and technical consultancy. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage fire alarm engineers across service, commissioning, installation, and small works activities. Oversee diary planning, resource allocation, and workflow coordination to maintain efficient service delivery. Act as the main point of contact for escalated technical issues, providing guidance, solutions, and support. Mentor, develop, and support engineering teams, encouraging skills growth and professional development. Design fire alarm systems from concept to completion, including producing sketches, specifications, and quotations. Conduct onsite surveys, site assessments, and technical consultations with new and existing clients. Oversee commissioning, programming, testing, and servicing of a wide range of fire alarm systems including: Protec, Advanced, Notifier, Morley, Chubb, Menvier, System Sensor, Euro Fire, and conventional systems. Diagnose and resolve system faults efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to clients. Ensure all works meet relevant industry standards and best practice guidance. Manage the full lifecycle of fire alarm service contracts including scheduling, reporting, compliance, and client communication. Liaise with councils, commercial properties, retail chains, and large national organisations to coordinate service visits. Ensure accurate documentation including service reports, commissioning certificates, system drawings, and quotations. Maintain stock control processes and ensure engineers have required equipment and materials. Prepare detailed estimates, tenders, and proposals for new and existing clients. Identify opportunities for contract upselling and new works during site visits. Build strong customer relationships, acting as the face of the business to promote retention and satisfaction. Manage monthly commercial targets and support revenue growth initiatives. Conduct cost modelling and prepare proposals for major clients, working closely with consultancy partners. Beneficial Skills / Qualifications: Strong leadership and team-management capabilities. Excellent technical knowledge across multiple fire alarm manufacturers and protocols. Ability to design, estimate, commission, service, and fault-find fire alarm systems. Clear communication, both with technical teams and clients. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex workloads and changing priorities. Commercial awareness and experience dealing with sales, quotes, and upselling opportunities. Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with varied responsibilities. Significant experience within the fire alarm industry Background across multiple disciplines: service, commissioning, installation, project engineering, design, estimating, and consultancy. Experience managing engineering teams and service delivery operations. Proven experience interacting directly with clients at all business levels. Experience with large-scale retail, commercial, public sector, or industrial fire alarm contracts. Relevant industry qualifications Strong background in fire system engineering, electrical principles, and associated industry standards.

Business Development Manager Aluminium Fabrications East Midlands 45,000 - 55,000 basic Full-time Permanent East Midlands A specialist aluminium fabrications manufacturer supplying the commercial construction sector across the UK is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager. This is a newly created role built around growth. The business has invested heavily in production capacity and is now ready to go after new project opportunities in a structured, focused way for the first time. Customers include main contractors, subcontractors and specialist installers working on commercial projects of varying scale and complexity. There is a solid existing customer base to build from, but winning new projects and new accounts is the primary objective of this role. The Role The Business Development Manager will be the driving force behind new project acquisition. That means getting in front of the right people, understanding project pipelines early, positioning the business competitively and converting opportunities into orders. Tools including Barbour ABI, construction exhibitions, networking and targeted industry research will all be central to how new opportunities are identified and pursued. Alongside the new business activity, the Business Development Manager will take commercial responsibility for live contracts from enquiry through to order fulfilment. This includes managing the estimating and quotation process, providing specification and value engineering support and maintaining oversight of projects once orders are placed. At any one time the Business Development Manager will be managing four to six live commercial contracts alongside a pipeline of active quotations at varying stages. Some quotations are straightforward; others are technically complex and can take up to a week to produce properly. The role carries real pressure and candidates should be comfortable working in that kind of environment. Support will be provided by the line manager around prioritisation and client expectation management, but the individual needs to bring their own resilience, structure and self-discipline. Key Responsibilities Proactively identifying and targeting new project opportunities within the commercial construction sector Building a pipeline of new business through Barbour ABI, industry research, networking and construction exhibitions Positioning the business early in the project cycle to maximise the chance of winning work Converting new and existing enquiries into orders through prompt, professional follow-up Managing four to six live commercial contracts simultaneously, keeping all parties updated Handling multiple concurrent quotations of varying complexity and timescale Building and developing strong relationships with contractors, subcontractors and specifiers Providing technical guidance and specification support on aluminium fabrication systems Supporting value engineering discussions to meet customer budget and performance requirements Liaising with internal teams to ensure accurate processing, smooth handover and on-time delivery Recording and feeding back insight on wins and losses to support continuous improvement The Ideal Candidate A proven track record of winning new business in construction or building products, ideally within aluminium fabrications, glazing, fa ades, curtain walling or a closely related sector Hunter mentality with the commercial intelligence to identify opportunities early and see them through to order Technically credible and confident discussing specifications with contractors and specifiers Demonstrable experience managing multiple live projects and quotations concurrently Strong commercial awareness with an organised, detail-focused approach Resilient and calm under pressure with the ability to reprioritise quickly Comfortable working with CRM-style systems, email and phone to manage pipeline and communications Package 45,000 - 55,000 basic salary depending on experience Full-time, permanent position East Midlands based

The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join a successful boutique marketing agency based in North Nottingham, working with a range of well-known brands across the retail and DIY sectors. The agency has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, creative marketing solutions and offers a friendly, supportive environment where everyone plays their part. The team pride themselves on being down-to-earth, collaborative, and genuinely passionate about the work they produce. As Account Manager, you'll work closely with the Managing Director to deliver campaigns and projects across a portfolio of established clients. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll take ownership of client relationships, manage social media activity (with a focus on LinkedIn), and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. You'll be based in an attractive open-plan office with free parking and great local amenities and the option for occasional WFH. Salary: £31,000 - £40,000 (pro rata depending on hours/experience) Flexible working hours (25-37.5 hours per week) Office-based role with some flexibility for WFH Free parking Key Responsibilities Client management & delivery - Work closely with the Managing Director to deliver projects across a portfolio of clients, ensuring objectives are met and relationships remain strong. You would also provide new business support and assist with research, idea generation and copywriting for proposals and pitches. Briefing & planning - Translate client briefs into clear, creative briefs for the in-house design team that add value and drive results Social media management - Plan, write and schedule content across client LinkedIn pages, maintaining content calendars and ensuring consistency in messaging. Campaign execution - Oversee the day-to-day delivery of social and digital activity using tools such as Monday, SurveyMonkey and Mailchimp Analytics & reporting - Track performance metrics and produce monthly reports with actionable insights and recommendations Client communication - Attend client meetings (in-person or virtual) for briefings, updates and ongoing relationship management Financial management - Support with estimating, managing project costs, invoicing and forecasting alongside the Managing Director About You Ideally, you will have at least 2 years' experience in a similar Account Management or Marketing role, ideally within an agency environment. You will be confident managing clients, highly organised, and comfortable juggling multiple projects at once. Strong written communication skills are essential, particularly for social media content creation. Experience with social media platforms (especially LinkedIn), along with tools such as Mailchimp, Monday or SurveyMonkey would be advantageous. Most importantly, you'll be a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative, close-knit environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. If this sounds like your next step, please apply via the link or contact James Robinson for more information. INDJR Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy

Junior Pre-Construction Manager Location: Central London Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 A growing Design & Build contractor operating across London is looking to appoint a Junior Pre-Construction Manager to join its expanding team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within pre-construction, working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects. The Role You will support the pre-construction team in preparing Design & Build and refurbishment projects for delivery. Key Responsibilities Supporting tender preparation and documentation Assisting with design coordination and consultant communication Reviewing drawings and technical information Supporting programme development and construction planning Assisting with procurement and supply chain coordination Candidate Requirements Experience in construction, estimating, project coordination or pre-construction Background working for a contractor or consultancy Strong organisational and communication skills Desire to build a long-term career within pre-construction Opportunity You will gain valuable experience working on Central London construction projects within a supportive and growing team. If you'd like to discuss the role or explore the opportunity further, apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.

Are you a time-served CNC Turner, with secure knowledge of using the Fanuc operating system and driven tooling? If you are, we may have just opportunity you are looking for! Our client is a long established provider of engineering solutions to the aerospace, marine, defence, food and biopharma industries. They require a self-motivated and professional machinist to support the Works Manager with setting up and programming a range of modern, well maintained machine tools. Other primary duties may include: The consistent production of high quality, close tolerance, low volume components Assist with overseeing tooling, jaw set up and program management. Supporting turning operations across multi-axis, multi-spindle and live tooling lathes. Assist with the production of pre-sales prototype components. Assist R&D and Sales teams with estimating and costing RFI's / quotations and tenders. Process improvement and operational optimisation. Quality control and compliance documentation / traceability. Training of setter / operators and apprentices. To apply, or for more detail, please send your latest CV and salary expectations to Steve Johnstone at Morson Edge using (url removed)

Interim PMO Manager Day rate: £600 - £650 Inside IR35Location: LondonSector: Public SectorStart: ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Manager to join a rail organisation on an interim basis. This role will play a key part in delivering high quality risk management services that support programme delivery, reduce uncertainty and drive best practice. You will work within a busy PMO, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders to ensure the consistent application of risk management processes and the production of high-quality insight and analysis. Key Responsibilities Deliver effective risk management activities that reduce exposure and uncertainty across the programme Support the development and implementation of risk management systems, procedures and tools Facilitate workshops and engage with stakeholders to support effective decision making Lead on risk analysis using recognised industry systems and produce clear, concise reporting Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying enhancements to risk management processes and tools Work collaboratively within the PMO and maintain high professional standards aligned to programme expectations Essential experience Experience in a PMO management role in the rail sector PMO background within a programme environment Strong experience delivering risk management within complex programmes Confident facilitating workshops and conducting risk management reviews with qualitative scoring Understanding of how risk management integrates with project management and project controls, including planning, cost estimating and contract management Skilled in risk management systems and reporting, with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly Experience improving or developing risk management tools and processes Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Cost Manager Manchester Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary This is an exciting opportunity to take full accountability for regional Cost Management and Cost Engineering, ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive prime costs and high-quality, compliant tenders. As Cost Manager, you will lead and develop the cost engineering function, oversee pricing from pre-tender through PCSA and into delivery alignment, and take ownership of the overall project price. You will work collaboratively with regional work-winning teams, supporting Bid Management, Pre-Construction and Operations to ensure clear visibility of cost drivers, risks, opportunities, and assumptions throughout the project lifecycle. This role plays a key part in helping secure new business, strengthening client relationships and enabling well-informed decision-making at a senior level. Responsibilities Provide effective leadership and development of the cost engineering team to achieve sales and gross profit targets. Ensure consistent and compliant pricing across all pre-construction activities, in line with NG Bailey processes and delegated authority requirements. Work with Pre-Construction Leads to define clear pricing strategies focused on profit, risk management and client value. Report monthly on tenders and PCSA activity, including progress against programme and any required mitigation actions. Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Cost, Design & Technical, Procurement, Planning, and project teams to shape and communicate tender pricing strategy. Deliver effective cost planning services and maintain accurate historic cost data across project types and sectors. Maintain a detailed understanding of market pricing, competition, risks, market activity, and key stakeholders. Work with Procurement and technical leads to validate quotations, apply optimal buying strategies and maintain supply chain compliance. Maintain accountability for Estimation, SharePoint and related systems, ensuring timely production of required monthly reports. Following contract award, organise and ensure thorough handover of winning bids to Operations, providing clear evidence of tender basis, commercial opportunities and risk areas. Maintain the highest levels of commercial confidentiality in all aspects of employment. Requirements Management experience and/or 5+ years as a Senior Estimator. Experience leading cost engineering and/or estimating teams (desirable). Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in cost planning, pricing strategy, and risk management. Knowledge of procurement and supply chain engagement best practice. Evidence of Design and Commercial training (essential). Evidence of Management training (essential). Evidence of Health & Safety training (essential). Professional Management qualification (desirable). Qualifications in Design and/or Commercial disciplines (desirable). Benefits Financial compensation if working away from home 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private healthcare Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Discounts Personal development programme Flexible Benefits Car/Car Allowance Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Company Eden Brown has been appointed by one of London's leading workplace design and build fit-out specialists to find a Senior Preconstruction Manager to successfully manager the Preconstruction process for multiple commercial office fit out concurrently to a high standard. Renowned as the go-to D&B firm for top-tier clients, our client has a proven track record of delivering sustainable, inspiring workspaces that make returning to the office a pleasure, not a chore, our client is dedicated to creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance. They specialise in complete workplace consultancy, delivering services from single office relocation to comprehensive design and fit-out, workspace planning, refurbishment, and interior branding. Their clients trust them to create bespoke and sustainable workspaces. Role overview This role requires a leader to successfully manage PreConstruction Manager and the PreConstruction of multiple projects efficiently and to a high standard. Experienced within a fast track workplace Design & Build environment is crucial to be able to make accurate 'on the spot' decisions. Integral part of the BU team, targeting winning of projects, providing PreConstruction services including costing, contractual support, programming, Health and Safety Sustainability and design management. Possess the skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively and be the primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries Key Responsibilities: Costing / Estimating Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission. Where possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates. Analyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance. Coordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions. Source all as build information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the design and commercial teams, to prepare an accurate program and ensure cost alignment with design development from client appointment through to contract signing. Work closely with the project team to prepare Value Develop a comprehensive, accurate and competitive Cost Sum Analysis (CSA), for project submission. Where possible, tender packages to multiple suppliers to ensure competitive rates. Analyse all tender returns to prevent scope gap and to ensure tender compliance. Coordinate site visits with Supply Chain to carry out surveys and gain full understanding of site conditions. Source all as build information for project and issue to internal team, Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors. Engage with Supply Chain and Incumbent Contractors early in the process to ensure coordination between design and trades. Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the design and commercial teams, to prepare an accurate program and ensure cost alignment with design development from client appointment through to contract signing. Work closely with the project team to prepare Value Engineering (VE) proposals and viable alternatives that preserve quality and functionality. Primary point of contact for client Pre-Construction queries, preparing reports and supporting documentation as needed. Building Contracts, Letter of Intents (LOI), Performance Bonds (PB), Parent Company Guarantees (PCG) and Insurances. Understand, negotiate and be able to formulate and / or review a JCT D&B Contract, including ER's (Employers Requirements), CP's (Contractors Proposals) and CSA (Cost Sum Analysis). Understanding of proposed Schedule of Amendments (SOA) and any implications. Liaise with Construction Legal Advisors, both client side and in house. Understand Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees, all relevant Insurances, Schedule of Derogation and 3rd Party Agreements. Highlight Risk. Prepare and negotiate Preconstruction Service Agreement (PCSA) or LOI (Letter of Intent). Design and Design Management Good understanding of Design and the Design process. Manage, with the Design Director / PD, the design to ensure timely production of designs through a tender design release schedule. Drive a statutory compliant, ER compliant and competitive winning design. Periodicity Issue design updates/changes the supply chain to update their technical drawings and or quotes. Periodically update the costs through the design development phase of the project to issue to client and clients professional team. Quickly flag internally errors in the design or potential cost increases. Sanity check the design to ensure buildability. Building Services (MEP&S) Design Manage the production and coordination of the MEP&S design. Evaluate the technical aspects of the Project. Focus on competitive design and coordination with other trades e.g. ceilings and partitions. Manage design coordination with Landlord Incumbent Contractors (Fire Alarm/Sprinklers) and Client Direct Suppliers (AV/Furniture). Supply Chain Management including Subconsultants Manage the Supply Chain in the preparation of the CSA. Special focus on the Subcontractors with design responsibility; MEP and Sprinklers, Acoustics, Building Services, Fire, etc. Provide assessment of the performance of Supply Chain. Building Control Liaison with Building Control to ensure early Plan Check has been undertaken. Ensure occupancy compliance with regards to Building Limiting Factors: Fresh Air Provision, Toilet Provisions and Means of Escape. To be able to read and understand the buildings Fire Strategy document. Ensure initial notice issued Landlord, Statutory Authorities, 3rd Party Requirements, Incumbents Liaise with and understand requirements of Landlords and Fit Out Guides. Manage any Statutory Authority including Power (e.g. UKPN), Comms (e.g. Colt), Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent and Advertising Consents. Prepare, negotiate and agree the Licences to Alter (LTA) with the Landlord / Landlord Professional Team. Programme, Risk and Procurement Schedules Prepare a PreConstruction Programme. Work with Construction team to produce a Construction Programme highlighting key dates. From the Construction Programme prepare Procurement Schedule Health & Safety Possess good understanding of Construction Health and Safety. Prepare H&S documentation for handover to Construction Team. Manage Client requirements in respect of Client's CDM responsibilities Presentation Prepare inputs into the Pitch Document. Be part of the pitch team as the expert on Cost, Technical (MEP) Design, Project and Programme. Effectively communicate project costs in a clear and straightforward manner, ensuring prompt and thorough responses to any inquiries. Required Skills & Experience A determined and committed team player who understands the importance of closely supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve the best results Proven high level commercial skills and contractual awareness Strong numerical and analytical skills; excellent attention to detail Good time management; ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Energetic, proactive and with a 'can do' attitude is essential Demonstrates initiative and an appetite to learn Excellent communication and organisational skills Qualifications Construction related degree or HE qualifications Quantity Surveying degree or HE qualification Trade qualification supported by experience in costing Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Cost Manager - MEP Leeds Permanent Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary This is an exciting opportunity to take full accountability for regional Cost Management and Cost Engineering, ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive prime costs and high-quality, compliant tenders. As Cost Manager, you will lead and develop the cost engineering function, oversee pricing from pre-tender through PCSA and into delivery alignment, and take ownership of the overall project price. You will work collaboratively with regional work-winning teams, supporting Bid Management, Pre-Construction and Operations to ensure clear visibility of cost drivers, risks, opportunities, and assumptions throughout the project lifecycle. This role plays a key part in helping secure new business, strengthening client relationships and enabling well-informed decision-making at a senior level. Responsibilities Provide effective leadership and development of the cost engineering team to achieve sales and gross profit targets. Ensure consistent and compliant pricing across all pre-construction activities, in line with NG Bailey processes and delegated authority requirements. Work with Pre-Construction Leads to define clear pricing strategies focused on profit, risk management and client value. Report monthly on tenders and PCSA activity, including progress against programme and any required mitigation actions. Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Cost, Design & Technical, Procurement, Planning, and project teams to shape and communicate tender pricing strategy. Deliver effective cost planning services and maintain accurate historic cost data across project types and sectors. Maintain a detailed understanding of market pricing, competition, risks, market activity, and key stakeholders. Work with Procurement and technical leads to validate quotations, apply optimal buying strategies and maintain supply chain compliance. Maintain accountability for Estimation, SharePoint and related systems, ensuring timely production of required monthly reports. Following contract award, organise and ensure thorough handover of winning bids to Operations, providing clear evidence of tender basis, commercial opportunities and risk areas. Maintain the highest levels of commercial confidentiality in all aspects of employment. Requirements Management experience and/or 5+ years as a Senior Estimator. Experience leading cost engineering and/or estimating teams (desirable). Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in cost planning, pricing strategy, and risk management. Knowledge of procurement and supply chain engagement best practice. Evidence of Design and Commercial training (essential). Evidence of Management training (essential). Evidence of Health & Safety training (essential). Professional Management qualification (desirable). Qualifications in Design and/or Commercial disciplines (desirable). Benefits Financial compensation if working away from home 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private healthcare Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Discounts Personal development programme Flexible Benefits Car/Car Allowance Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

In a Nutshell We have a fantastic opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Vistry Kent, at our West Malling office. As our Development Manager, you will be Responsible for the pre-construction phases of development projects; overseeing all legal, design and planning issues and coordinating with estimating, mobilisation, and construction teams click apply for full job details

Sales Estimator (Aluminium/Commercial) Portsmouth, England £30,000 - £40,000 + Training + Progression + Pension Are you a Sales Estimator or similar, with a background in the Manufacturing/Commercial Construction/Aluminium Industry or a related field, having previous experience in a Commercial Estimator role, looking to join a well-established, highly-respected company, offering impressive technical development opportunities, leading the way in Double Glazing Products for over 30 years? Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled, sector specialists, offering scalable career progression opportunities as your role develops, recognised for their top-quality service and premium workmanship in very project they undertake? On offer for the successful Sales Estimator or similar is the exciting opportunity to join a well-established, fast-growing, business, offering top-of-the-line training both in house and externally, putting both their staff and customers at the heart of everything they do. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a company recognised for their best-in-class service as well as their top-quality workmanship, offering scalable career progression opportunities as your role develops. In this role, the successful Sales Estimator or similar will be responsible for working closely with the Sales Manager in order to produce both quotations as well as manage tenders. In addition, you will also be responsible for building up cost estimations using either Logikal and/or another Window Designer software. On top of this, you will also be responsible for both client and supplier liaison a well as building relationships with installers, developers and architects alike. Lastly, you will be responsible for finalising any changes alongside submission of prices. The ideal Sales Estimator or similar will have previous experience within a Commercial Estimator role or similar. In addition, you will also come from a background working within Aluminium, with the ability to read technical drawings - ideally, but not essentially within Windows/Doors. On top of this, you will also have a strong knowledge of either Logikal and/or further Window Designer Estimating software. Finally, you will have strong organisational, communicational and analytical skills. The Role: Produce both quotations as well as manage tenders Building up cost estimations using either Logikal and/or another Window Designer software Client and supplier liaison a well as building relationships with installers, developers and architects alike The Person: Previous experience within a Commercial Estimator role or similar A background working within Aluminium, with the ability to read technical drawings Strong knowledge of either Logikal and/or further Window Designer Estimating software Reference: BBBH23809 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.