Head of Estimating - Highways & Infrastructure

Energy Jobline CVL; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Chief Estimator / Estimating Manager for a leading Tier 1 contractor in the UK highways sector. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the estimating function, shaping pricing strategies and ensuring robust, deliverable cost estimates.

You will lead a large team of estimators across frameworks and contracts, driving best practice and governance while partnering with Operations, Commercial and Design teams to win major opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading major estimating teams within highways maintenance.
• Proven track record pricing and securing high-value frameworks and contracts.
• Strong knowledge of Local Authority procurement and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall estimating function across highways maintenance with strategic direction.
• Develop bid pricing strategies to ensure competitive submissions while managing risk.
• Oversee estimating activity for major strategic bids with Local Authorities and clients.
• Provide senior assurance and challenge throughout tender processes.
• Drive consistency in estimating processes, reporting and governance across the business.
• Lead and develop a large team of estimators and wider estimating staff.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Design and Strategic teams.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Highways maintenance

Bid pricing strategy

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Pricing governance

Education

Engineering/Construction Management

NEC contract knowledge

Tools

NEC contract familiarisation

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Chief Estimator / Estimating Manager for a leading Tier 1 contractor in the UK highways sector. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the estimating function, shaping pricing strategies and ensuring robust, deliverable cost estimates.

You will lead a large team of estimators across frameworks and contracts, driving best practice and governance while partnering with Operations, Commercial and Design teams to win major opportunities.