Head of Estimating - #1704620

OVERVIEW

MJ Quinn provides critical infrastructure and Energy support in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing works. Our project department deliver high quality design and installation works to public services, particularly in the healthcare, energy and communications sectors.

JOB OBJECTIVE

Reporting to our Commercial Director, this role is responsible for leading the estimating department, settling the standard for excellence and accuracy in all bids and tenders. You will ensure the delivery of competitive and comprehensive project estimates, underpinning the company’s ability to secure new business and maintain its standing in the industry.

MJ Quinn is an established national organisation, with contracts covering the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. At MJ Quinn we believe in creating great connections with our customers, our people, and our world. Even though our company is growing our values continue to be at the heart of everything we do.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead and develop the estimating team to achieve departmental goals.

· Oversee the preparation of bids, ensuring all estimates are acute, competitive, and aligned with client expectations and company’s objectives.

· Prepare accurate and competitive estimates and cost plans.

· Develop strategies with procurement to ensure we achieve the most competitive quotes by understanding current market trends.

· Manage multidisciplinary infrastructure tenders from conception through to completion, delivering tenders that meet project and business requirements.

TO BE SUCESSFULL YOU'LL NEED

· Previous experience in a similar role.

· Proficiency in using typical estimating software packages.

· Creating Excel reports.

· Cost planning knowledge and experience.

· Ability to lead a team across a business unit or area.

· A legal right to work in the UK.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

MJ Quinn is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that all employees, customers, suppliers, and visitors are treated equally and fairly and not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & Maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

MJ Quinn welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of their background, disability or gender and is committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

SUSTAINABILTY

MJ Quinn is committed to, and is investing in, a sustainable future as this is vital for the planet, our communities, customers, and business. Our sustainability goals are shaped in accordance with wider business objectives and the core foundations of sustainable development.

We have a strong history of engaging with our people and we view sustainability no differently. For MJ Quinn this means creating space for proactive participation in the discussions that shape our sustainability aspirations, learning opportunities at all levels, and harnessing employee passion.

Join us in this exciting opportunity where your expertise will contribute significantly to our project's success!