*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your Responsibilities as an Estimating Manager:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Estimating team, ensuring strong performance, effective workload management, and continuous professional development.
• Manage commercial estimating validation for tenders, design variations, contract documentation, payment terms, and project approvals in line with company procedures and Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Oversee tender settlement meetings, BoQ library items, project folders, and the conversion of awarded projects, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Maintain strong technical and commercial knowledge across utility infrastructure estimating, including construction methods, materials, regulations, safety/environmental standards, outputs, rates, and the New Roads and Streetworks Act.
• Work closely with senior leadership, Sales, Design, and external stakeholders to optimize commercial performance, meet client requirements, and support successful tender outcomes.
• Drive process improvement, compliance, reporting, and issue escalation, while representing the department in meetings and supporting wider business objectives.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience in the utilities sector or a similar role, with a good understanding of utility networks, industry structure, regulations, and operational dynamics.
• Previous experience using estimating software tools, preferably simPRO or similar platforms.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, with a solid understanding of estimating, design, sales, and related business processes.
• Previous experience managing commercial or estimating teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent or experience in a similar role.

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as an Estimating Manager? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About Us

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.

We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure.

With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater, and fibre.

With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge, and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social, and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.

Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.

We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, contact recruitment@lastmile.co.uk or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.