Watford, Hertfordshire Manpower UK Ltd

Job title: Design & Estimating Manager
Location: Watford
Salary: 35k - 40k
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week
Job type: Permanent

Job Description

Role Summary:

• To manage and take full responsibility for all of the Design & Estimating 'Functions' of the business for all 'Commercial' projects
• To perform all General Responsibilities

Reports to:

• The Director for all matters relating to Estimating
• Operations Manager for all matters relating to Design

Direct Reports:

• Design Co-ordinators & Design Sub-Contractors

Skills required:

• Ability to provide clear, concise information & guidance up and down the chain of command
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to remain flexible/adaptable to quickly changing time demands/tasks
• Ability to prioritise and be proactive
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, working to strict deadlines
• Rigorous attention to detail with the ability to self-scrutinise work output
• Good written communication skills, spelling & grammar and a confident verbal communicator
• A problem solving, lateral thinking mindset
• Competent in all Microsoft programmes particularly Excel and Sharepoint
• Competent with CAD programs such as AutoCAD
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex technological systems/technologies
• Ability to quickly & accurately capture, comprehend and extract specific sets of requirements from construction tender documentation.
• Ability to develop & design ELV/ITC/Data & Comms/Security/AV systems to a high degree of accuracy. Focusing on cost, safety, reliability, quality, compliance, and sustainability
• Ability to present a polite & professional demeanour internally & externally with a focus on promptness, politeness and personal presentation
• Ability to create and maintain a good rapport/working relationship with suppliers to serve the purposes of the business.

Job Role:

• Take charge of tenders and estimating, run through received tender packages (such as scope of works and drawings) and gather prices from suppliers to create a bid proposal
• Create file path/structure from template, download and save all tender information (or request from client if not received). Request any outstanding initial documentation required.
• Programme the tender return process, delegating tasks as required and setting up Tender Planner Timeline
• Liaise with clients regarding variations and ensure relevant site instructions are quoted and agreed
• Create drawings required for the project on AutoCAD and record them on the drawing register, to include (but not limited to) the following -
  - Layout Drawings (by system, by floor)
  • Elevation Drawings
  • Detail Drawings (IRS Roof Array, AC Door detail, Media Plate detail etc)
  • Schematics (typical, sitewide etc)
  • Headend Designs (Rack Design, Riser Elevations etc)
  • Overlays/Heatmaps (WiFi/CCTV)
  • Others as required
• Maintain client-side document control systems such as Kahua, Asite and Viewpoint
• Manage file structures, permissions, and storage/access management
• Drawing register creation and maintenance
• Timely issuance of drawings/design work
• Raise RFI's (request for information), chase responses, and incorporate obtained information into design work
• Create Tech Subs and record them on drawing register
• Schedule Tech Sub creation in line with the client deadlines
• Provide ongoing assistance to Operations/Accounts Team for VO creation.
• Be involved in teams meetings with clients