At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team of Estimators in preparing competitive tenders.
- Company: Well-established construction contractor with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, and pension contribution.
- Other info: Supportive culture with genuine career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a growing business and influence departmental strategy.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating within construction and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Lead, Influence and Shape the Future of a Growing Construction Business
Are you an experienced Estimating Manager or a Senior Estimator ready to take the next step in your career? Our client is a well-established and growing construction contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality new-build and refurbishment projects across the public sector. With a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans, they are looking to appoint an Estimating Manager to lead their estimating function and play a key role in the continued success of the business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will be valued, your ideas listened to, and your career development actively encouraged.
The Role
- Lead and develop a team of six Estimators, overseeing the preparation and submission of competitive tenders for projects ranging from £100,000 to £10 million.
- Work closely with senior leadership to secure new business opportunities, enhance estimating processes and drive departmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of six Estimators
- Manage and review tenders, estimates and cost plans
- Ensure all submissions are accurate, commercially robust and competitive
- Prepare and oversee pricing for new-build and refurbishment projects
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
- Identify and implement improvements to estimating processes and efficiencies
- Support tender strategy, bid reviews and business growth initiatives
- Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior management
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as an Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator within the construction sector
- Strong knowledge of both new-build and refurbishment projects
- Previous experience of public sector tendering
- Excellent commercial awareness and cost planning expertise
- Experience leading, mentoring or managing estimating teams
- Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 3% employer pension contribution
- Opportunity to lead an established and successful estimating team
- Influence departmental strategy and future growth plans
- Diverse portfolio of public sector projects
- Supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture
- Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
- Secure pipeline of future work within a financially stable business
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Estimating Manager, or a Senior Estimator ready to step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence and take the next step in your career.
Estimating Manager in Woodford employer: Vita Recruitment Limited
Join a well-established and growing construction contractor in South Woodford, London, where your expertise as an Estimating Manager will be highly valued. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team, influence departmental strategy, and enjoy genuine career progression within a financially stable organisation. Benefit from a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package while working on a diverse portfolio of public sector projects.
