Cost Estimating - Group Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions
Role: Cost Estimating - Group Manager
Salary: (Negotiable) Depending on Experience
Location: Surrey (Hybrid working)
Permanent/Staff

Our client is seeking to recruit a Cost Estimating - Group Manager based in Surrey on a Hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities
Corporately manages their respective department
Recruits and develops staff personnel and also recruits Contractors to deliver across a portfolio of Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design projects
Hands on managing estimates and chargeable across projects
Takes leadership in client engagement and key meetings in relation to planning and discussing Estimates
Develops tools and systems to support excellent delivery of estimates
Interfaces with other parts of company for data and benchmarking
The Cost Estimating Group Manager is accountable to the Engineering Director and the Managing Director who is typically sponsor on key projects.
Allocate appropriate manpower for the preparation of proposals/ concept studies, FEED and detailed engineering on projects.  Maximise billable hours
Continuously evaluate manpower and competency requirements; ensure RESOURCING TOOL is kept up to date; develop manpower plans, charts and schedules.  Recommend, assign and allocate manpower for the execution of estimating activities within the budgeted project man-hours. 
Decide recruitment requirements in support of department activities; participate in screening of applicants, interviewing, selection and hiring of candidates in accordance with company procedures and approval processes
Direct the activities of department performance evaluations.  Establish clear work standards and ensure performance objectives are met.  Evaluate and make recommendation for promotions, salary increases, transfers, and terminations
Determine training and development requirements within the department; confer with supervisory level personnel in the identification of skill gaps and training needs.  Mentor and motivate department staff
Assess, identify and develop technical tools, conduct presentations and seminars to update and improve the quality of work
Consult with quality assurance on any issues relating to compliance with companies QMS, project quality plan and design integrity processes and procedures.  Coordinate internal and client audit requests.  Comply with company accredited frameworks such as ISO 14001
Hold regular departmental meetings and maintain corporate communication with department members
Participate in preparation of proposals including execution statements, man-hour cost estimates and client clarifications
Manages the overall activities of the department, accountable for overall discipline related activities for the successful completion of proposals and/or projects within allotted schedule, quality, man-hour and costs.  Accountable for the entire department budget
Makes decisions on recruitment issues and on mobilisation/ demobilisation of personnel with approval from Engineering Director
Typically supervises department of 3 to 10 personnel
Duties essentially performed in Main offices.  Time spent in supervision, planning, coordination, attending meetings and maintaining contacts.  May be required to travel to other offices, client’s offices, vendor offices and attend site visits as necessary, in accordance with corporate or project requirements
The team will be expected to be in the office nominally 3 days a week to help build that positive team culture.

Essential Qualifications And Skills
Honours degree/ Diploma in engineering
Significant related Cost Estimating experience in Concept, FEED and Detailed Design CAPEX and OPEX estimates working for engineering/client organisations in the oil and gas industry, utilities and/ or Low Carbon Energy Transition industry
Previous experience in a management position
Excellent management, including delegation, and leadership skills
Excellent coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Tactful in resolving issues
Proactive approach
Attention to detail
Team player
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Exposure to consultancy, FEED/ detailed design and EPC projects
Multi-tasking/prioritising
Planning and forecasting
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving mindset

If interested, please contact Marcus on +44 (0) 788 998 7852/+44 (0) 207 419 5800or email marcus.ghamari@trsstaffing.com