Head of Estimating

Head of Estimating - Rainham, Essex 5,800 car allowance or company car + BonusHybrid working - typically 1-2 days from home depending on business requirementsMonday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmThe OpportunityWe are supporting an established construction business in the appointment of a Head of Estimating / Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function across three business units.This is a senior, hands-on estimating position reporting directly to the Directors. The role has been created following the retirement of the existing Senior Estimator and will take greater ownership of the estimating function, including developing processes, supporting the team and providing greater consistency across the business.The role remains very hands-on, with approximately 2-4 days per week focused on estimating and managing tenders, with the remainder focused on leading and developing the estimating function.The business delivers refurbishment and fit-out projects, with project values typically ranging from 500k to 10m. The team manages multiple tenders at any one time, including competitive and some two-stage tender opportunities.Projects span healthcare, education, government, social housing and commercial fit-out.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the estimating function across three business units.Remain hands-on with detailed estimating and tender preparation.Manage multiple tenders simultaneously across different sectors and project values.Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for ..... full job details .....