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Are you an experienced Lead Estimator ready to take on your next challenge?

About the role of Head of Estimating

Our client is a leading construction and development company with a focus of delivering high-quality projects on time within budget. With a proven track record spanning decades, our client has established itself as a trusted partner in the industry.

The responsibilities of the Head of Estimating

Contribution to the generation of tenders, proposing costs and estimate resources for Commercial & Housing projects
Take full control of the Tender Enquiry
Participation in the winning of contracts while minimising risk and maximising profit by estimating the costs for tenders, negotiating with suppliers (through the Purchase manager) and subcontracts, and supporting value engineering.
Contribute to the process of preparing, validating, adjudication, and final submission of tenders. This includes minimising any subcontractor and material costs, communicating with external design, planning, commercial and management.
Estimate costs to meet or exceed customer requirements, including obtaining and negotiating quotes all assisted & accompanied by management team.
Build and retain commercial relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors during the tender and fulfilment process.Requirements for Head of Estimating

NEC contract experience
You will be experienced with good technical civil engineering knowledge
Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards
Excellent research, proposal writing and oral presentation skillsWhat we offer for this Head of Estimating role

This role comes with a salary of up to £100,000 depending on your experience
Company car
Travel expenses
Pension
Our client also offers clear career progression with great opportunities, including potential directorship for those exceptional individuals with proven tenure.If you would like to hear more about this Senior Estimator role please apply with an up to date copy of your CV or Contact Aaron Bauckham in our Brighton office on or call on (phone number removed)