Vehicle Damage Assessor Manager

Logic 360 Group; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Logic 360 Group is seeking an experienced VDA Manager to oversee vehicle damage assessments and estimating across the business. You will act as the central authority for VDA standards, supporting local teams, auditing estimates, and ensuring repairs are scoped and costed accurately.

The role involves multi-site leadership with remote/field-based responsibilities, requiring strong technical governance, KPI monitoring, and collaboration with insurers and clients to resolve queries in line with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a VDA/Estimating role within automotive repairs.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle repair estimates and standard methods.
• Experience auditing estimates and ensuring consistency across sites.
• Excellent communication and leadership to guide field teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as central point of control for all VDA and estimating activity.
• Produce, review, and authorise accurate vehicle damage assessments and repair estimates.
• Ensure consistency in estimating standards, labour times and parts usage.
• Provide technical support to Workshop Managers, Estimators and Technicians.
• Conduct site visits and audits to assess estimate quality and process compliance.
• Liaise with insurers, clients and stakeholders to resolve estimate queries and approvals.
• Monitor KPIs such as estimate accuracy and cycle times.
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating processes and capability.

Skills

VDA knowledge

Estimating skills

Audit experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/ATA or equivalent

Tools

Estimating systems

Repair methodologies

Job description

Working Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday (with weekend availability if required)

Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00

Our Client operates as a specialist automotive services provider supporting a growing portfolio of dealer groups, fleets, and commercial partners. With a strong operational footprint and ambitious expansion plans, the business is investing in leadership roles that bring structure, consistency, and technical governance across all regions.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute VDA Manager to oversee all vehicle damage assessments and estimating activity across the business.

You will act as the central authority for VDA standards, supporting local teams, auditing estimates, liaising with insurers and clients, and ensuring all repairs are scoped correctly, costed accurately, and delivered in line with manufacturer and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of control for all VDA and estimating activity across the business
• Produce, review, and authorise accurate vehicle damage assessments and repair estimates
• Ensure consistency in estimating standards, labour times, parts usage, and repair methodologies
• Provide technical support and guidance to Workshop Managers, Estimators, and Technicians
• Conduct site visits and audits to assess estimate quality, repair accuracy, and process compliance
• Liaise with insurers, clients, and internal stakeholders to resolve estimate queries and approvals
• Monitor KPIs including estimate accuracy, repair conversion, supplement levels, and cycle times
• Support cost control and margin protection through accurate scoping and commercial awareness
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating processes, systems usage, and technical capability
• Stay up to date with manufacturer repair methods, insurer requirements, and industry standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a VDA, Estimator, or Central Estimating Manager role within the automotive repair sector
• Strong technical background in body shop and accident repair operations
• Recognised automotive qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, ATA or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience working with estimating systems and repair methodologies
• Experience operating across multiple sites or regions preferred
• Full UK driving licence essential

Skills Requirements

• Excellent technical knowledge of vehicle repair and estimating standards
• Strong attention to detail with a forensic approach to damage assessment
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality, cost, and efficiency
• Confident communicator able to challenge and influence at all levels
• Highly organised and self-motivated in a remote and field-based role
• Comfortable working autonomously while supporting wider operational teams

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logic 360 Ltd are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.