Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager - Essex
Salary: £100,000+ + Package
Office based - 5 days per week
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Estimating Manager to join a successful and growing construction business based in Essex. The business delivers complex construction projects across specialist sectors, with a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality delivery and a client-focused approach. They are continuing to grow and are looking for an experienced estimating professional to strengthen and develop their pre-construction function.

This is a key role within the business, managing and leading an established team of 7 experienced estimators. The focus is not just on producing tenders, but on improving the overall estimating function; driving efficiency, consistency, quality and ultimately increasing the company's success rate in winning work.
They are looking for someone who genuinely understands estimating at a senior level and has the credibility, experience and leadership skills to manage an established team.

The Role:

Manage, mentor and develop a team of 7 estimators
Oversee tender strategy, ensuring submissions are accurate, competitive and commercially strong
Review and improve estimating processes to increase efficiency and tender success rates
Analyse tender performance, win/loss ratios and identify areas for improvement
Support the team with complex tenders and provide senior estimating input
Drive best practice across the estimating department
Work closely with senior management, commercial and operational teams to ensure tenders align with delivery capability
Introduce improvements around processes, reporting and ways of working
Help maximise opportunities and improve the business' ability to win new work About You:
You will ideally be an experienced Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator ready to step into a leadership role, with a strong track record managing an established estimating team.

You'll need:

Proven experience managing a team of estimators
Strong understanding of the full tendering process
Strong commercial awareness and ability to analyse opportunities strategically
Experience improving estimating processes and performance
Confidence working with senior stakeholders
Ability to lead experienced estimators and add value without micromanaging
A strong understanding of what good estimating looks like and how to improve performance This role would suit someone who has strong estimating knowledge, understands the detail behind successful tenders, and enjoys developing teams and improving how a department operates.

Package:

£100,000+ salary (depending on experience)
£10,000 flexible package allowance (car allowance, private healthcare etc. depending on preference)
22 days holiday + bank holidays
Christmas shutdown goodwill gesture (typically 2-5 additional days)
3% pension contribution
Free office parking
Annual discretionary salary and bonus reviews Location: Essex
Working arrangement: Fully office based 5 days per week (no hybrid working)

A great opportunity for an experienced estimating professional to take ownership of a key department and make a genuine impact within a growing construction business