Estimating Manager
1 day ago
Slough
Estimating Manager South Woodford, London Office-Based Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits + Career Progression Full-Time | Permanent Estimating Manager 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. JBRP1_UKTJ