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Managing Estimator

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 100,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Waltham Forest, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Sector: Public Sector / New Build / Refurbishment
Salary: £100,000+ (depending on experience)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Managing Estimator to lead their growing pre-construction function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing a team of six estimators and overseeing tendering activity across a diverse portfolio of public sector, new build, and refurbishment projects valued between £100k and £10m.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven estimator with strong management capability and experience delivering accurate, competitive tenders within a principal contracting environment.

About Our Client

Our client is a London-based, multi-disciplinary principal contractor established in 2005. They specialise in delivering complex construction, refurbishment, fit-out, and maintenance projects across the UK. With nearly 100 employees, they are recognised for their commitment to quality, safety, sustainability, and social value.

Core Services & Expertise

  * Construction and refurbishment across residential, commercial, and public sectors

  * Fit-out and maintenance solutions

  * Full project lifecycle management using modern methods and digital tools

  * Strong track record in socially valuable and sustainable project delivery

Sectors Covered

Our client delivers work across:

  * Commercial

  * Residential

  * Leisure

  * Social housing & regeneration

  * Government & education

  * Retail & healthcare

  * Heritage & community buildings

Commitment to Quality & Compliance

Our client holds a range of industry-leading certifications and accreditations, reflecting their dedication to high standards, regulatory compliance, and best practice.

Role Responsibilities

As the Managing Estimator, you will:

  * Lead, mentor, and manage a team of six estimators

  * Oversee tenders across public sector, new build, and refurbishment projects

  * Ensure high-quality submissions for projects ranging from £100k to £10m

  * Manage both single-stage and two-stage tender processes

  * Work with JCT contracts

  * Develop estimating strategies and improve processes where needed

Requirements

  * Strong experience as a Managing Estimator or Senior Estimator in main contracting

  * Proven track record across public sector and refurbishment/new build work

  * Experience managing multiple estimators or leading a pre-construction team

  * Competent in single-stage and two-stage tendering

  * Strong knowledge of JCT contracts

What’s on Offer

  * £100k+ salary

  * Leadership of a well-established estimating team

  * Opportunity to influence pre-construction strategy and business growth

  * Work with a respected contractor known for delivering quality, sustainable projects

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