Head of Estimating
| Company: | Remarkable Jobs Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £75,000 to £100,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SE20 7TS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Estimating Manager (Head of Estimating Opportunity)
Strategic Leadership Opportunity | London
Salary: Competitive, depending on relevant experience
Location: London (Crystal Palace area – office & site-based)
Full time / Permanent
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager / Senior Estimator to lead and build an in-house estimating function for a well-established refurbishment contractor.
You will take ownership of estimating across refurbishment, fit-out and D&B projects (£500k–£5m+), working across social housing, public sector, education and heritage schemes.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role, taking responsibility for tendering, bid strategy and building an estimating department from scratch.
The Opportunity
• Lead and develop the estimating function (currently outsourced)
• Take full ownership of tendering and bid management
• Work on refurbishment, fit-out and D&B projects
• Operate across public sector, social housing, education and heritage sectors
• Work closely with senior leadership on commercial strategy and growth
• Introduce structure, systems and best practice into estimating
This role offers senior-level responsibility with clear influence over the direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and manage tender submissions for refurbishment and fit-out projects
• Lead estimating activities from first principles (tender set-up through to submission)
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Build and manage subcontractor and supply chain relationships
• Improve tender win rates and estimating performance
• Support transition from outsourced to in-house estimating
Requirements
• Proven experience as an Estimator / Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager
• Strong background in refurbishment, fit-out or D&B projects
• Experience delivering public sector, social housing or education schemes (heritage beneficial)
• Experience working on projects in the £500k–£5m+ range
• Ability to set up tenders from scratch, not just pricing
• Strong commercial awareness and technical understanding
• Ambition to progress into a Head of Estimating / leadership role
Why Apply?
âœ”ï¸ Opportunity to build and lead an estimating department
âœ”ï¸ Work on complex refurbishment and public sector projects
âœ”ï¸ Clear progression into Head of Estimating
âœ”ï¸ Strong pipeline across social housing, education and heritage sectors
âœ”ï¸ Stable, growing contractor with long-term opportunities
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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