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Estimating Manager

Job Posted: 8 hours ago

Salary: £ 90,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Walthamstow

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Managing Estimator | Main Contractor | East London | Public Sector | £100k+ Package

A well-established contractor is looking for a Managing Estimator to lead their estimating function and oversee a steady pipeline of public-sector new build and refurbishment projects across London and the South East.

You'll head up a team of six estimators, working closely with senior leadership to bring structure, consistency and technical rigour to all tendering activity  from early feasibilities through to full two-stage submissions.

This is a key strategic hire for the business, ideal for someone confident leading teams, shaping processes and setting the commercial tone across a busy pre-construction department.

The Role
•  Lead and manage a team of six estimators, supporting development, workload planning and quality control
•  Oversee all tendering activity across £100k£10m public-sector new build and refurbishment schemes
•  Review tender documentation, identify risks, and ensure pricing accuracy and compliance
•  Oversee take-offs, BoQs, rate build-ups, prelims, and subcontractor enquiries
•  Manage single-stage and two-stage tender processes through to adjudication and submission
•  Work closely with Pre-Construction, Commercial and Operations teams to shape winning bids
•  Present tender approaches, cost plans and VE options to senior stakeholders and client teams
•  Maintain strong industry relationships to support repeat business and early-market engagement

What they're looking for
•  Proven experience as a Managing Estimator or Senior Estimator ready to step up
•  Strong background in public sector new build and refurbishment projects
•  Deep understanding of JCT contracts, tendering routes and construction procurement
•  Experience leading or mentoring estimating teams
•  Able to bring structure, clarity and consistency to cost planning and tender processes
•  Strong communicator, highly organised, commercially aware
•  Confident interfacing with clients, consultants and internal leadership

The Company
A financially stable and well-respected main contractor delivering public-sector projects across education, leisure, healthcare and community sectors.

They're known for producing high-quality, accurate tenders, maintaining long-standing client relationships and delivering projects with professionalism and integrity.

You'll join a collaborative leadership team that values accuracy, transparency and team development  with full autonomy to shape the estimating function as the business continues to grow.

Package
•  £100k+ salary (experience dependent)
•  Performance-based bonus
•  Pension contribution
•  25 days holiday + bank holidays
•  Support for professional development and further training

Also known as: Estimating Manager, Managing Estimator, Senior Estimator (Step Up)

Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin  (phone number removed)
michael @ borneltd . com
No pressure  if it sounds like you, or someone in your network, feel free to get in touch

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