Head of Estimating

Head of Estimating

Strategic Leadership Opportunity | London

Circa Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 + Long-Term Progression
Location: London (Office-based)
Permanent/Full time

Are you ready to step beyond pricing jobs — and start shaping a business?

This is not a traditional Senior Estimator role. This is an opportunity to build, lead and elevate an entire estimating function within a long-established, highly respected construction business.

The company has a strong reputation, long-standing client relationships, and consistent delivery across refurbishment, public sector and mixed-use schemes. Until now, estimating has been director-led.

They are now ready for change.

They are looking for a commercially astute, technically strong Estimator who wants to take ownership — someone capable of establishing structure, driving performance, and influencing strategic growth.

The Opportunity

You will:

Establish and lead a formal Estimating Department
Introduce structure, systems and modern best practice
Take ownership of tender strategy and bid performance
Influence profitability and commercial direction
Work directly with senior leadership
Create scalable processes for long-term growth
This role has genuine scope to evolve into a senior leadership position within the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

Preparing and overseeing accurate, competitive tender submissions
Reviewing drawings, specifications and contract documents in detail
Identifying commercial risk and opportunity
Building strong subcontractor and supply chain relationships
Improving tender win rates through data-driven analysis
Supporting market expansion and framework opportunities
This is hands-on. Strategic. Visible. Influential.

What They’re Looking For

Proven background in construction estimating
Experience across refurbishment / public sector / mixed-use projects
Strong technical and contractual understanding
Confident communicator — comfortable at board level
Ambitious — with clear leadership aspirations
You might currently be a Senior Estimator frustrated by lack of progression.
You might already be leading tenders but not recognised strategically.
You might want more influence than your current business allows.

Why This Role Stands Out

✔️ Opportunity to build something from the ground up
✔️ Direct exposure to directors and strategic decision-making
✔️ Clear progression into senior management
✔️ Established business with strong staff retention
✔️ Long-term stability with growth ambition

If you’re ready to move from pricing projects to shaping a company, let’s talk