Head of Commercial & Estimating
Location: Rainham (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full Time
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of an established estimating function and lead its strategic direction across the business. You will combine hands-on tendering with strategic leadership, helping to secure a wide range of projects that span refurbishment and selected new build schemes.
Working across sectors such as social housing, healthcare, education and commercial fit out, you will bring consistency, insight and innovation to the estimating approach. You will collaborate closely with multiple business units, ensuring the estimating function is aligned, proactive and positioned as a key contributor to success.
Alongside managing and developing a capable team, you will also remain close to the detail, contributing to complex tenders and building strong internal networks. This is a role for someone who enjoys both leadership and delivery, and who is motivated by influencing outcomes and driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the estimating function across multiple business units and sectors
- Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for refurbishment and new build projects
- Oversee tender submissions while maintaining high standards and consistency
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and operational teams
- Guide and develop estimators, fostering collaboration and growth
- Drive improvements in estimating processes and tools
- Support the business in securing work across varied project values
- Ensure robust cost planning across projects ranging from smaller works to major schemes
- Balance hands-on tendering with leadership responsibilities
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the pre-construction function
Essential qualifications and skills
- Strong background in estimating, ideally with previous experience working on Refurbishment projects
- Experience leading or influencing an estimating function
- Ability to manage multiple tenders across different sectors (values of between £1m-£15m)
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Effective leadership and team development skills
- Ability to build relationships across multiple business areas
- Comfortable contributing both strategically and operationally
- Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits
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