Estimating Manager

Vita Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction business in London seeks an experienced Estimating Manager to lead a team of six Estimators. You will oversee tenders for various projects and ensure accuracy in bids. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, particularly with new build and refurbishment projects. This role offers competitive salary, pension contribution, and opportunities for career progression in an office-based environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

3% pension contribution

Long term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator in construction.
• Strong experience in new build and refurbishment projects.
• Public sector experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of six Estimators.
• Prepare and review tenders and cost plans.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Estimating Manager - Construction

Office Based

We are recruiting an Estimating Manager to join a growing construction business, a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimating Manager to take the lead in shaping our estimating function.

As our business expands, as the Estimating Manager you will manage a team of six Estimators, overseeing tenders for new build and refurbishment projects across the public sector, with values from £100k to £10m.

What You will Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of six Estimators.
• Prepare and review tenders and cost plans, ensuring bids are accurate, competitive, and commercially sound.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver high quality submissions.
• Drive improvements in estimating processes and team performance.
• Report directly to senior management and influence strategy for the estimating department.

About You

• Proven track record as an Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator in construction.
• Strong experience in new build and refurbishment projects.
• Public sector experience is essential.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple tenders and meeting tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 3% pension contribution.
• Step into a new Estimating Manager role created as the business grows, a chance to shape and lead a department.
• Office based position with long term career progression.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Estimating Manager to join a growing, forward thinking construction business and make a real impact