Head of Design, Technical & Estimating

Wernick Group; Shipton by Beningbrough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Early finish on Fridays

35 hour week

Cycle to work

Group pension

Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Wernick Refurbished Buildings in York seeks an experienced leader to manage the Design, Technical and Estimating team. The role focuses on improving performance, profitable sales growth and delivering accurate estimates with practical technical solutions.

You will lead, coach and develop a high-performing team while driving standardisation and efficiency across the department.

Qualifications

• Significant estimating experience in construction, modular or offsite builds.
• Strong commercial awareness including margins, risk and bid competitiveness.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Good technical understanding of design and construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Design, Technical and Estimating team in York.
• Improve estimating standards, accuracy and profitability of bids.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive process improvements across the department.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Excel

Communication

Education

Construction/Engineering/Management qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced leader to manage our Design, Technical and Estimating team in York. This is a hands-on management role focused on improving performance, supporting profitable sales growth and ensuring the team delivers accurate estimates and practical technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management: Lead and manage the Design, Technical and Estimating team. Set clear expectations and drive accountability. Manage workloads and priorities across the department. Coach, mentor and develop team members. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration Estimating & Commercial Performance: Improve estimating standards, accuracy and consistency. Ensure bids are commercially competitive and profitable. Identify and manage commercial risks. Support the Sales team with pricing, tenders and quotations. Help drive profitable growth across the business. Technical & Design Oversight: Provide technical guidance and challenge where required. Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, fire standards and industry requirements. Review designs and identify potential risks or issues. Support the delivery of practical and cost-effective solutions. Process Improvement: Introduce and improve processes, systems and controls. Drive efficiency, consistency and quality across the department. Identify problems quickly and implement effective solutions. Monitor departmental performance and implement improvements.

The successful candidate will bring strong estimating experience, commercial awareness and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

Essential:

Significant estimating experience within construction, modular buildings or offsite construction. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of margins, risk and bid competitiveness. Proven leadership and people management experience. Good technical understanding of design and construction principles. Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD. Knowledge of Building Regulations, fire compliance and design standards.

Desirable:

Experience within the modular or portable building sector. Experience leading a combined Design, Technical and Estimating function. Relevant construction, engineering or management qualification.

Personal Qualities:

Practical and hands-on approach. Strong commercial mindset. Confident decision maker. Excellent communication skills. Results focused and accountable. Committed to continuous improvement. Able to build strong relationships with Sales, Projects and Operational teams.

• Significant estimating experience within construction, modular buildings or offsite construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of margins, risk and bid competitiveness.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Good technical understanding of design and construction principles.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, fire compliance and design standards., Experience within the modular or portable building sector.
• Experience leading a combined Design, Technical and Estimating function.
• Relevant construction, engineering or management qualification.

We’re Wernick Refurbished Buildings, a proud division of The Wernick Group, the UK's largest provider of modular buildings. With an impressive 90 years of innovation and family-owned success, we've doubled our profits in the last five years-and we're just getting started! Our secret? A team full of passion, vision, and a relentless "can-do" attitude.

Why Join Wernick Refurbished Buildings?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and improving a critical business function. You will have the chance to influence processes, develop people and support the continued growth of Wernick Refurbished Buildings while working within one of the UK's leading modular building businesses.

The Wernick® Group of Companies has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (increases with service), plus options to buy/sell holidays
• Early finish on Fridays (working hours 8-4 M-T and 8-2.45 Friday)
• 35 hour week
• Christmas shutdown
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group pension scheme
• Annual salary reviews (every January)
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Open door policy in a family-run, secure business - trading 91 years this year!
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounts at selected retailers
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Opportunity to provide feedback and ideas that you get rewarded for!
• The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.