Job Description
Your new company
You will be joining a leading construction and property services provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK and Ireland. The organisation offers end-to-end solutions spanning construction, build & fit-out, and facilities management, with a well-established workspace division focused on creating innovative, modern environments for a diverse client base. Known for its collaborative culture and forward-thinking approach, the business supports flexible working, including hybrid arrangements and working from home.
Your new role
As Estimating Manager within the Workspace Division, you will play a key strategic role in leading the estimating function, ensuring accurate, competitive, and commercially sound submissions for a range of fit-out and refurbishment projects. You will manage and develop a team of estimators, working closely with pre-construction, design, and delivery teams to help secure new business opportunities.
Responsibilities will include:
- Leading the preparation of detailed and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions
- Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of estimators
- Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to identify risk and opportunity
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders across pre-construction and project delivery teams
- Engaging with supply chain partners to obtain accurate and competitive pricing
- Presenting cost plans and tender strategies to senior management
- Ensuring all submissions align with company processes and commercial objectives
- Driving continuous improvement within the estimating function
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in an estimating leadership role within construction or fit-out (workspace/commercial interiors preferred)
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing multiple tenders
- Previous experience leading and developing teams
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
- Relevant construction, commercial or quantity surveying qualification (desirable)
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and remote working options
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and dynamic workspace division
- Supportive, collaborative culture with a strong pipeline of projects
- Clear career progression opportunities within a leading organisation
What you need to do now
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