Estimating Manager

B&B Construction Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead their estimating team in London. This role involves managing tender processes for various public sector projects, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness. Candidates should have a background in estimating management, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with estimating software. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator in a main contractor.
• Proven experience across public sector procurement routes and frameworks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a team of six estimators.
• Oversee end-to-end tender preparation, ensuring accuracy.
• Manage tender adjudication and present submissions to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Numerical analysis

Commercial understanding

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are seeking a talented Estimating Manager on behalf of our client to lead their growing estimating team within London. As a key member of the Pre-Construction function, you will manage six estimators and oversee all tendering activity for a variety of public sector projects, including education, healthcare, and local authority schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a team of six estimators
• Oversee end-to-end tender preparation, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness
• Review tender documents and identify risks, opportunities, and key deliverables
• Manage tender adjudication and present submissions to senior leadership
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Maintain estimating standards, cost databases, and compliance with governance
• Contribute to tender strategy, pipeline planning, and framework opportunities

Requirements

• Experience as an Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator in a main contractor
• Proven experience across public sector procurement routes and frameworks
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and commercial understanding
• Proficiency with estimating software