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The average salary for:

Estimating Manager
for a Permanent role in
South East is
£65,000

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Estimating managers and directors oversee the provision of estimates for costs and time frames for projects' milestones and their eventual completion. They collect information from involved parties, generate accurate estimates, and then communicating this information with relevant individuals and teams. Typically, they work on build projects for construction and engineering firms.

QUALIFICATIONS

Although not restricted to a particular qualification, entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is also possible with A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award, S/NVQs at level 3 or above, or an apprenticeship. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available. Chartered status may also be achieved.

TASKS

  • Determines what goods, services and equipment need to be sourced.
  • Devises purchasing policies, decides on whether orders should be put out to tender and evaluates suppliers’ bids.
  • Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers and draws up contract documents.
  • Arranges for quality checks of incoming goods and ensures suppliers deliver on time.
  • Interviews suppliers’ representatives and visits trade fair.
  • Researches and identifies new products and suppliers.
  • Stays abreast of and ensures adherence to relevant legislation regarding tendering and procurement procedures.

Salaries from this search have been calculated using current and historical roles, which have been advertised with Pertemps in the last 2 years. Data is updated in real time as jobs are posted, and the search results calculate averages of all job posts that fit the role category.

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