We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimating Manager – Pre Construction to serve as deputy leader of their national Estimating team.
Our client is a market-leading, national contractor at the forefront of improving the communities they serve. As a key member of the leadership team, you will report to the Estimating Director and play a crucial role in driving a successful commercial pricing strategy for circa £600m of bids per annum in the social housing sector, including planned maintenance, reactive repairs, voids, decarbonisation, gas servicing and installation and specialist public sector refurbishment works.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute tender strategies covering risk, opportunities, CVRs, and cash flow.
* Partner with senior management and client stakeholders to align with growth plans and operational performance.
* Direct, coach, and develop the pre-contract team to meet tender volume, quality, and growth targets, including bid/no-bid decisions.
* Ensure full compliance with tender governance, frameworks, industry practice, and delegated authority.
* Monitor estimation processes through KPIs, bid outcomes, and feedback, embedding continuous improvement.
* Act as client commercial lead in meetings, shaping commercial position and influencing sector changes.
* Evaluate client strategies, recommending adjustments based on market insight and bid performance.
* Oversee risk management in estimation, including approvals, modelling scenarios, risk assessments, and commercial strategy sign-off.
* Attend settlement and strategic meetings; approve client commercial proposals on Social Value.
* Review and challenge bids over £10m to maximise operational and commercial value.
* Lead post-tender reviews to drive continuous improvement.
* Manage premobilisation training and mobilisation reviews, ensuring tender strategies are understood and implemented.
Requirements:
* Demonstrated success in developing and managing estimating or pre-construction teams across maintenance, FM, or construction sectors.
* Skilled in overseeing numerous complex bids at the same time.
* Strong commercial insight, adept at balancing competitive positioning with effective risk control.
* Exceptional leadership, organisational, and communication abilities.
* Strategic and resilient, with a talent for inspiring teams to deliver outstanding results under pressure.
What We Offer:
* Attractive salary package of £100,000 – £120,000
* Car allowance plus profit share bonus scheme
* Home / Office (Hybrid) - Flexible work options to support work–life balance
* Chance to influence and grow a national pre-construction function, based from their North London office with travel to offices as required.
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