Head of Estimating

4 days ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Bigblue Search Ltd Full time

Head of Estimating – Fit Out Contractor
Location: Leicester
Salary: £90,000 – £105,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Join a prestigious fit out contractor known for delivering exceptional fit out projects across the commercial, high-end residential, hotel, and leisure sectors. With project values typically ranging between £5m and £50m, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced estimator/ preconstruction candidate to step into a senior leadership role.

As Head of Estimating, you will:

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Lead and develop the pre-construction and estimating team, ensuring high-quality, competitive tenders are delivered.

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Play a pivotal role in securing new business by working closely with the Board, Business Development, and Operations teams.

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Oversee the preparation of detailed cost plans, tender submissions, and commercial appraisals.

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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

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Ensure robust risk management, value engineering, and innovative cost solutions.

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Mentor and support junior estimators, driving best practice across the department.

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Contribute to strategic decision-making at pre-construction stage to align with company growth plans.

The company’s London office is a lively, collaborative hub with a great buzz, offering an environment where senior leaders are empowered to make an impact and drive the business forward. There is also a significant opportunity to influence the growth trajectory of a market-leading contractor.

What’s on offer:

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Salary £90,000 – £105,000

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Car allowance + performance-related bonus

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Opportunity to lead a key function in a respected, long-established contractor

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Exciting pipeline of projects across multiple high-value sectors


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