Head of Estimating - Construction

Opportunity to join the senior team of a Commercial Contracts division responsible for replacement Window and Door programmes and EWI schemes for the public and housing authority sector.  The Head of Estimating will be responsible for managing, developing and driving continuous improvement throughout our Estimating team to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality tendering and presenting of tenders on social housing refurbishment contracts; underpinning the company’s ability to secure new business.  

In this role you will:

• Oversee the preparation of bids, ensuring all estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client expectations and company objectives.
• Manage and develop the existing team on the delivery of accurate cost estimates from tender through to tender settlement on contracts of up to £5m.
• Identify opportunities for maximising company profitability
• Continuous improvement across the estimating function
• Provide overviews and work in collaboration with our operational and major bid teams assessing all risk potentials
• To identify any aspects of the project which have significant potential to cause disputes or additional costs to be incurred and resolve as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with project management and the commercial team to ensure project feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide regular client and project delivery communication to the team

• Provide effective forecasts and resource plans

You will need the following experience for this role:

• Extensive experience of estimating within social housing or as a main contractor
• Proven track record in delivering on-time, on budget and to the prescribed standards
• The ability to direct a multi-disciplinary team through the project to ensure deadlines are met ensuring that detailed programmes are drawn up for each stage
• HNC/Degree level qualification in a construction related subject
• Delivery of project performance against schedule in accordance with project objectives
• Effective people management and client facing skills
• Previous experience of working with housing authorities or public sector would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 2 years of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Group well-being, including your birthday off, 24hr remote access to a doctor, heavily discounted gym memberships and free counselling sessions via our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
• Wide variety of group retail, food shopping, cinema, theatre, mobile phone discounts & freebies
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Generous Employee Product Purchase Discount Scheme
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.