Head of Estimating

Head of Estimating – Facade Remediation Specialist Location: London / Southeast Salary: Competitive + Benefits Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentA leading contractor within the façade remediation and cladding sector is seeking an experienced Head of Estimating to lead its pre-construction and tendering function. This is a pivotal senior role for an accomplished professional with a strong background in façade remediation projects and modern building envelope solutions.As Head of Estimating, you will take ownership of the full estimating and bid lifecycle—from initial enquiry through to tender submission and handover—ensuring bids are technically robust, commercially astute, and strategically positioned to secure work within the high-demand façade remediation market.You will work closely with senior leadership, shape tender strategies, manage client interfaces, and drive continuous improvement across the pre-construction function. This role offers the opportunity to influence growth, lead a high-performing team, and contribute significantly to business development initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team ManagementLead, motivate, and develop a growing pre-construction team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.Plan and manage estimating resources around tender pipelines, identifying risks, challenges, and solutions.Support board-level reporting, CRM management, and technical coordination activities.Contribute to training, recruitment, and continuous improvement initiatives.Driving New OpportunitiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners within the façade remediation sector.Identify new business prospects, track tender leads, and oversee PQQs and expressions of interest.Coordinate estimators, bid writers, design input, and operational support during the pre-construction phase.Tender DevelopmentReview enquiry documentation and advise on tender viability and strategy.Ensure your team fully understands project requirements, delivering comprehensive, compliant submissions.Carry out site visits to develop bid intelligence and client rapport.Develop responsibility matrices, identify value-engineering opportunities, and coordinate subcontractor pricing with clarity and precision.Produce cost plans, budget guidance, and resource programmes for client review.Creating a Winning ProposalUnderstand client objectives and craft compelling, tailored bids with strong technical and commercial narratives.Oversee the production, editing, and quality assurance of written responses.Attend tender interviews, presenting technical knowledge and showcasing your team’s capability.Post-Tender & HandoverLead comprehensive handover processes to delivery teams, ensuring seamless mobilisation.Conduct post-tender reviews, gathering insights and client feedback to refine future performance.Person SpecificationExperience & Technical SkillsMinimum 3 years’ experience in a senior estimating or pre-construction role.Strong estimating background specifically within façade remediation, cladding replacement, or building envelope works.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment.Technically capable of producing methodology responses for complex remediation schemes.Competent with MS Office, desktop publishing, and project planning software.Familiarity with frameworks, two-stage procurement, and design & build methodologies.Strong knowledge of traditional and modern construction techniques.Qualities & BehavioursExceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills.High attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.Collaborative team player with strong leadership qualities.Proactive, accountable, and committed to continual learning and improvement.What’s on OfferComprehensive training and ongoing professional development.A supportive, collaborative environment with clear career progression.Exposure to high-profile façade remediation projects shaping safer, modern building standards.Competitive salary and benefits package.