Costings Team Leader

  • Build Recruitment
  • Harlow, Essex
  • 12/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Costings Team Leader
Location: Harlow
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role
Our client, a large and well-established repairs contractor, is seeking an experienced Costings Team Leader to join their team based in Harlow. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional with strong cost control and team management experience to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced maintenance and repairs environment.

Working as part of a busy operational team, you will be responsible for overseeing the costings function, ensuring accuracy in pricing, monitoring expenditure, and supporting the delivery of repairs and maintenance projects efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the costings team in the preparation and review of repair and maintenance cost estimates

  • Ensure all job costings are accurate, compliant, and processed in a timely manner

  • Monitor budgets and highlight any cost variances or potential risks

  • Work closely with operational managers, planners, and finance teams to ensure effective cost management

  • Review invoices, supplier pricing, and subcontractor costs

  • Implement and maintain efficient processes within the costings function

  • Provide training, guidance, and performance management to team members

  • Produce reports on cost performance and operational trends

About You

  • Previous experience within a costings, estimating, or commercial support role, ideally within repairs, maintenance, construction, or social housing

  • Experience leading or supervising a small team

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

  • Confident using Excel and job management systems

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

What s on Offer

  • Salary of £30,000 per annum

  • Opportunity to join a large and growing repairs contractor

  • Supportive team environment

  • Long-term career progression opportunities

If you are an experienced costings professional looking to step into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact our team for more information.