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Senior/Managing Estimator Multi Utilities Location: Kent (Office-based with Hybrid Flexibility) Salary: £80,000 £100,000 + Company Car + Benefits About the Opportunity Our client is a leader in delivering multi-utility solutions across the UK, supporting clients in power, water, gas, and telecoms. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior/Managing Estimator to play a pivotal role in pricing and securing complex utility projects. This isn t a numbers-only role. We are looking for someone who can bring real commercial acumen, particularly around principal contracts a professional who can evaluate risk, challenge assumptions, and provide insight that drives profitability and protects the business. What You ll Be Doing Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders for multi-utility projects. Interpret principal contracts, ensuring commercial risks are identified, mitigated, and clearly communicated. Work closely with operational, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure estimates are robust and realistic. Negotiate with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to deliver commercially viable outcomes. Contribute to business strategy by identifying opportunities for improvement in pricing, processes, and delivery. What We re Looking For Strong background in utilities estimating (power, water, gas, telecoms, or multi-utilities). Proven ability to interpret and work with principal contracts not just numbers. Experience in a Senior Estimator or Managing Estimator role, ideally within a contractor or utility provider. Commercially sharp, able to balance risk, margin, and client needs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. What s on Offer Salary: £80,000 £100,000+ depending on experience. Company car. 22 days annual leave + bank holidays. Pension scheme. Office-based in Kent with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate. If you re a commercially minded estimator with utilities expertise and want to take on a leadership role where your insights truly matter, we d love to hear from you.

Our client is a well-established specialist in fire doors and passive fire protection, delivering projects to the highest standards of compliance, safety, and quality. With the fire protection sector continuing to evolve, they are expanding their team and are now looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join on a full-time, permanent basis. The Role As Fire Door Contracts Manager, you will oversee the successful delivery of fire door installation, upgrade, and maintenance projects. You will be responsible for managing contracts from planning through to completion, ensuring works are carried out to the highest standards of safety and compliance, while providing support to site teams and overseeing day-to-day operations. Working closely with the Commercial team, you will also contribute to financial monitoring and play a key role in maintaining efficiency and high standards across multiple projects. Key responsibilities include: Managing fire door contracts from order through to client handover Overseeing site teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery Monitoring performance against budgets, timelines, and client expectations Promoting best practice in health, safety, environmental, and quality standards Maintaining strong working relationships with clients through regular communication About You To be considered as a Fire Door Contracts Manager, you will need: Proven experience managing fire door installation or maintenance projects A strong understanding of fire door regulations, compliance, and certification Experience of working to deadlines and managing multiple contracts simultaneously Strong planning, prioritisation, and leadership skills Good working knowledge of contract conditions and risk management The Benefits Competitive salary Career development opportunities Discretionary bonus scheme Wellbeing day Private healthcare Group life assurance

About the Client Our client is a market leading, contractor based in the Northwest area working across the UK. As a company, they deliver specialist flooring contracts amongst other related areas. They have worked on various flagship prestigious projects in the region and due to continued growth, they are now needing to expand their commercial team. Their turnover has increased year-on-year and have a large pipeline of work for the year ahead already. About the Role They are looking to recruit an ambitious Estimator that has the desire to become a senior figure in their commercial team in the Preliminary costing Developing client relationships Reporting in Director level Answering queries regarding tenders Check tender documents Value engineering Attending site surveys as necessary Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid bidding process Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analysing information Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates Qualifications About the Candidate Flexible self-starter with ability to prioritise Analytical and problem-solving skills Sound knowledge and understanding of various interiors systems Points of Appeal Freedom within the role Clear route to a more senior role within the commercial team Competitive salary, package and bonus structure Company with a full order Book