Senior Manager, Estimating

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Estimating to lead the estimating function across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role will be responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and commercially sound estimates from early-stage opportunities through to contract award. You will provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and leadership to estimating teams, ensuring consistent standards, robust governance, and alignment with business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery, commercial, procurement, design, and operational stakeholders to support informed investment and tender decisions.

Key responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and review of detailed cost estimates, pricing strategies, budgets, and tender submissions; establishing estimating methodologies, templates, procedures, and performance measures; and ensuring that assumptions, exclusions, risks, allowances, and escalation factors are clearly documented. You will review scope, drawings, specifications, schedules, quantities, supplier quotations, and market data to identify cost drivers and opportunities for value optimisation. The role will also involve participating in bid reviews, presenting estimates to senior stakeholders, supporting negotiations, and maintaining accurate cost databases and historical benchmarks. You will monitor estimating performance, promote continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with relevant contractual, regulatory, safety, quality, and ethical requirements.

Applicants should have substantial experience in estimating, cost planning, or commercial management within a complex project environment, together with a proven track record of leading teams and managing multiple priorities. Strong knowledge of construction, engineering, infrastructure, or comparable delivery models is highly desirable, along with the ability to interpret technical documentation and translate project requirements into reliable cost outcomes. You will bring excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, with confidence engaging at all levels. Relevant tertiary qualifications in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering, finance, or a related discipline are preferred. A proactive, collaborative approach and strong attention to detail are essential.

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Added 29/09/2026
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