Head of Estimating
Commutable from Bury, Bolton, Rochdale and Manchester (Office Based with Occasional Site Visits)
£80,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + 10% Pension + Progression
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join a long-established construction business with a newly created Employee Ownership structure, playing a key role in leading the estimating function and supporting the company's continued growth whilst growing your own career.
Are you an experienced Estimator with a strong background in civils and general construction? Do you have the ability to price works from first principles and liaise confidently with clients? Are you looking for a senior position with progression potential to Pre-Construction Director?
This well-established contractor has been operating for over 50 years, delivering a wide variety of projects including civils, remediation, defence, frameworks, groundworks, demolition, and building works. With projects typically ranging between £1M-£10M and occasionally up to £20M, they are known for their stability, profitability, and varied portfolio. Recently transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust, they are entering an exciting phase of sustainable growth and investment in their people.
In this role, you will take responsibility for leading the estimating function, reviewing incoming enquiries, preparing take-offs and estimates, managing tender submissions, and negotiating with clients. You will play a key part in securing future work, working closely with the Operations Manager and Managing Director. With succession planning in place, this position offers progression to Pre-Construction Director.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Estimator with strong experience in civils or general construction, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to deliver accurate estimates.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Senior Estimator to join a stable, profitable, and employee-focused business where you will play a key role in their growth and success whilst progressing your own career.
The Role:
1. Leading the estimating function within the business.
2. Reviewing incoming enquiries and assessing technical requirements.
3. Conducting site visits and preparing take-offs and material schedules.
4. Preparing subcontract enquiries and evaluating quotations.
5. Producing detailed estimates and cost proposals.
6. Coordinating full tender submissions including H&S, environmental and quality elements.
7. Negotiating terms and presenting proposals to clients.
8. Working closely with the MD and Operations Manager.
The Person:
9. Experienced Estimator with strong industry experience.
10. Civils and earthworks knowledge.
11. Proven ability to price works from first principles.
12. Client-facing and negotiation skills.
13. Strong IT and estimating software skills.
14. Based within a commutable distance of Bury.