At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of Estimators and oversee competitive tender submissions.
- Company: A well-established construction contractor with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, pension contributions, and career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing company and shape future projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating within the construction industry and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Estimating Manager
South Woodford, London
Office-Based
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits + Career Progression
Full-Time | Permanent
Lead a Growing Team Within a Successful Construction Contractor
Are you an experienced Estimating Manager or ambitious Senior Estimator ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is a well-established and growing construction main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality new-build and refurbishment projects across the public sector. With a strong pipeline of secured work and exciting plans for future growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimating Manager to lead their estimating function and play a key role in the continued success of the business.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute construction professional who enjoys leading teams, influencing strategy, and driving successful tender outcomes.
The Role
As Estimating Manager, you will take responsibility for leading and developing a team of six Estimators, overseeing tenders ranging from £100,000 to £10 million across a diverse portfolio of public sector construction projects. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in securing future projects, improving estimating procedures, and supporting the company's ongoing growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, mentor and develop a team of six Estimators.
- Oversee the preparation, review and submission of competitive tenders and estimates.
- Ensure all submissions are accurate, commercially robust and delivered within required timescales.
- Prepare and review pricing for new-build and refurbishment construction projects.
- Analyse tender documentation, specifications and project requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes, systems and efficiencies.
- Support tender strategies and contribute to business development initiatives.
- Provide commercial insight, reporting and forecasting to senior management.
- Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing fluctuations and industry developments.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as an Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of both new-build and refurbishment projects.
- Previous experience pricing and tendering for public sector projects.
- Excellent commercial awareness and cost planning expertise.
- Experience leading, mentoring or managing estimating teams.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive approach with a strong attention to detail.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- 3% employer pension contribution.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Opportunity to lead and shape an established estimating department.
- Influence business strategy and future growth plans.
- Secure pipeline of projects and long-term career stability.
- Supportive, collaborative and professional working environment.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Opportunity to work on a varied and interesting portfolio of public sector construction projects.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and financially stable main contractor that values its people and promotes from within. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, lead a successful team, and play a key role in securing and delivering the projects that will drive the company's future growth.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator looking for a new challenge within a growing construction business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration and take the next step in your estimating career.
Manager - Service Management Office employer: Vita Recruitment Limited
Join a well-established construction contractor in South Woodford, London, where you will lead a dynamic team of Estimators and play a crucial role in shaping the future of public sector projects. With a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a strong focus on employee development, this company fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture that values your contributions and offers genuine opportunities for career progression. Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises its people and provides a secure pipeline of exciting projects.
