Estimating Manager
| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Essex, UK |
| Job Title | Estimator |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Job Ref | 1679557 |
| Job Views | 67 |
- Description
- Estimating Manager - Essex
Salary: £100,000+ + Package
Office based - 5 days per week
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Estimating Manager to join a successful and growing construction business based in Essex. The business delivers complex construction projects across specialist sectors, with a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality delivery and a client-focused approach. They are continuing to grow and are looking for an experienced estimating professional to strengthen and develop their pre-construction function.
This is a key role within the business, managing and leading an established team of 7 experienced estimators. The focus is not just on producing tenders, but on improving the overall estimating function; driving efficiency, consistency, quality and ultimately increasing the company's success rate in winning work.
They are looking for someone who genuinely understands estimating at a senior level and has the credibility, experience and leadership skills to manage an established team.
The Role:
- Manage, mentor and develop a team of 7 estimators
- Oversee tender strategy, ensuring submissions are accurate, competitive and commercially strong
- Review and improve estimating processes to increase efficiency and tender success rates
- Analyse tender performance, win/loss ratios and identify areas for improvement
- Support the team with complex tenders and provide senior estimating input
- Drive best practice across the estimating department
- Work closely with senior management, commercial and operational teams to ensure tenders align with delivery capability
- Introduce improvements around processes, reporting and ways of working
- Help maximise opportunities and improve the business' ability to win new work
You will ideally be an experienced Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator ready to step into a leadership role, with a strong track record managing an established estimating team.
You'll need:
- Proven experience managing a team of estimators
- Strong understanding of the full tendering process
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to analyse opportunities strategically
- Experience improving estimating processes and performance
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders
- Ability to lead experienced estimators and add value without micromanaging
- A strong understanding of what good estimating looks like and how to improve performance
Package:
- £100,000+ salary (depending on experience)
- £10,000 flexible package allowance (car allowance, private healthcare etc. depending on preference)
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Christmas shutdown goodwill gesture (typically 2-5 additional days)
- 3% pension contribution
- Free office parking
- Annual discretionary salary and bonus reviews
Working arrangement: Fully office based 5 days per week (no hybrid working)
A great opportunity for an experienced estimating professional to take ownership of a key department and make a genuine impact within a growing construction business.
