Head Of Estimating

Head of Estimating - High-End Fit Out Contractor

Location: London
Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Join a prestigious fit out contractor with over 100 years of heritage, known for delivering exceptional high-end projects across the commercial, residential, hotel, and leisure sectors. With project values typically ranging between £5m and £25m, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced estimator to step into a senior leadership role.

As Head of Estimating, you will:

• Lead and develop the pre-construction and estimating team, ensuring high-quality, competitive tenders are delivered.
• Play a pivotal role in securing new business by working closely with the Board, Business Development, and Operations teams.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed cost plans, tender submissions, and commercial appraisals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Ensure robust risk management, value engineering, and innovative cost solutions.
• Mentor and support junior estimators, driving best practice across the department.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making at pre-construction stage to align with company growth plans.

The company's London office is a lively, collaborative hub with a great buzz, offering an environment where senior leaders are empowered to make an impact and drive the business forward. There is also a significant opportunity to influence the growth trajectory of a market-leading contractor.

What's on offer:

• Salary £90,000 - £110,000
• Car allowance + performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to lead a key function in a respected, long-established contractor
• Exciting pipeline of projects across multiple high-value sectors