Estimating Manager
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