Estimating & Commercial Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon (with travel across Devon & Cornwall)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + performance bonus + company vehicle/allowance
Join a Business with Ambitious Growth Plans
Murphy Pierce Projects Ltd is an ambitious and growing Principal Contractor and maintenance provider operating throughout the South West.
We deliver a broad range of refurbishment, fit-out, planned maintenance and customer care projects for developers, housing associations, commercial organisations and public sector clients throughout the South West. Our reputation has been built on quality, professionalism, responsiveness and long-term client relationships.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking to appoint an Estimating & Commercial Manager to become a key member of our management team. This is a diverse role that combines estimating, client relationship management, business development, procurement and commercial support for our live projects.
If you're looking for more than just another estimating role, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
What Makes This Role Different?
As part of our management team, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Help shape the future of a growing and ambitious business.
- Build long-term relationships with key clients across the South West.
- Play a leading role in securing new projects and supporting their successful delivery.
- Work directly alongside the Directors and Operations Manager, helping influence the direction and growth of the company.
- Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Directors and working closely with our Operations Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in both winning new work and supporting the successful delivery of projects.
You'll be involved from the moment an enquiry arrives, through estimating and tendering, procurement, client liaison and commercial support, right through to helping maximise client satisfaction and repeat business.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesEstimating & Tendering
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Preparing accurate estimates and quotations.
- Carrying out take-offs and pricing exercises.
- Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Preparing professional tender submissions.
- Identifying value engineering opportunities.
- Following up quotations and negotiating projects.
Commercial Support
- Procuring materials and managing supplier relationships.
- Supporting the commercial management of live projects.
- Assisting with valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Monitoring project costs and profitability.
- Supporting our Operations Manager to ensure projects are commercially successful.
- Assisting with programming and resource planning where required.
Business Development & Client Management
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities.
- Following up enquiries and quotations.
- Meeting clients, consultants and industry professionals.
- Helping secure repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Supporting framework applications and strategic growth initiatives.
- Representing Murphy Pierce Projects professionally at meetings and networking events.
About You
We're looking for someone with ambition, commercial awareness and a proactive attitude.
You may currently be working as an:
- Estimator
- Quantity Surveyor
- Commercial Manager
- Contracts Surveyor
- Project Surveyor
- Pre-Construction Manager
- Business Development Manager within construction
- Project Manager with strong estimating experience
Experience within refurbishment, fit-out, planned maintenance, customer care or general construction would be highly advantageous.
You'll Be:
- Commercially minded with a proactive approach.
- A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.
- Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership.
- A natural problem solver.
- Professional, personable and driven.
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
- Keen to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.
Essential Requirements
- Experience within the construction industry.
- Estimating and/or commercial experience.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Quantity Surveying or Construction-related qualification.
- Experience using estimating software.
- Knowledge of JCT contracts.
- Experience working for a Principal Contractor or maintenance contractor
- Existing relationships within the South West construction industry.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Pension.
- Company laptop and mobile phone.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- A supportive, friendly and collaborative management team.
- A varied and rewarding workload across a diverse range of projects.
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business.
Why Murphy Pierce Projects?
At Murphy Pierce Projects, you'll never be just another employee.
You'll join a close-knit team where your ideas are valued, your contribution is recognised and your work genuinely makes a difference.
We're building a business with ambitious plans for the future, investing in long-term client relationships, expanding our portfolio and creating opportunities for the people who grow with us.
If you're looking for a role where you can help win work, build client relationships, influence decisions and become an integral part of an ambitious and growing company, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter telling us why you'd be a great fit for Murphy Pierce Projects Ltd.
Work Location: In person
