Head Of Estimating

Trevett Project Services; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering maintenance services company in London is looking for a Head of Estimating to oversee a national team and manage the preparation of competitive bids. The suitable candidate will have experience in hard facilities management and be adept with estimating software. This senior role offers a salary package of c£80k-£90k, along with hybrid work flexibility and additional benefits such as healthcare and a company car.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working flexibility

Health care, life insurance, and medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior estimating role within hard FM services.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle and condition reporting.
• Experience working with national frameworks and large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a national estimating team.
• Prepare and submit high-quality estimates and bids.
• Drive improvements in estimating tools and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Technical surveying

Interpersonal communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management

Membership of a professional body

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Head of Estimating - London / Home Counties / Hybrid - c£80k-£90k+package. Founded over 30 years ago, this company is a leading technical specialist in engineering maintenance services. They design and regulate tailor-made business environments across the country, built on trust, reliability and care. The business is growing, and they are seeking a talented Head of Estimating to join on their continued upward journey.

As Head of Estimating, you will provide strategic leadership, overseeing and developing a team of technical estimators responsible for site visits, asset tagging, condition reporting, and producing technical quotations. You will ensure delivery of accurate, competitive, and commercially viable bids and cost plans for a wide range of engineering and hard facilities management (FM) service projects. Travel to client sites will be required. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Director of Quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing national estimating team.
• Provide mentorship, training, and performance management to ensure departmental success.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation, validation, and submission of high-quality estimates and competitive bids.
• Review and analyse tender documentation for completeness and risk.
• Support quantity take-offs and apply first principles estimating where applicable.
• Independently review and verify pricing submitted by others, identifying areas for improvement.
• Work closely with procurement to secure market-competitive quotes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with operational teams to develop bid strategies and methodologies aligned with project requirements.
• Participate in project reviews, handovers, and post-bid assessments to capture lessons learned.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Contribute to contract negotiations and ensure commercial risks are identified and mitigated.
• Lead supplier feedback processes and work with procurement to build a robust supply chain.
• Drive improvements in estimating tools, templates, and systems, including cost libraries.
• Ensure all estimating activities comply with company policies, health and safety regulations, and management systems.
• Assist in refining internal procedures for estimating and procurement processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior estimating role within hard FM services, mechanical, or building engineering.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle, condition reporting, and technical surveying.
• Track record of delivering multidisciplinary infrastructure tenders from conception to completion.
• Proficiency in estimating software, cost planning tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with national frameworks and large-scale projects.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• High level of commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess financial risk and opportunity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and site conditions effectively.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Desirable

• Degree or relevant qualifications in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Membership of a professional body such as RICS, CIBSE, or CIOB.
• Experience in implementing new estimating platforms or digital tools.

The Package

• Competitive Salary - c£80k-£90k+package (flexible on salary)
• Company Car
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Health care, life insurance and medical insurance available after a qualifying period