Head of Estimating

Head of Estimating – Property Services Sector

Norwich

Up to £75,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits

TS Recruitment are working with a Property Services specialist who are seeking a Head of Estimating. This is a permanent opportunity to join a well-established business.

Managing a Team of 7, The Head of Estimating will be responsible for managing, developing and driving continuous improvement throughout our Estimating team to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality tendering and presenting of tenders on social housing refurbishment contracts; underpinning the company’s ability to secure new business.

In this role you will:

• Oversee the preparation of bids, ensuring all estimates are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client expectations and company objectives.
• Manage and develop the existing team on the delivery of accurate cost estimates from tender through to tender settlement on contracts of up to £5m.
• Identify opportunities for maximising company profitability
• Continuous improvement across the estimating function
• Provide overviews and work in collaboration with our operational and major bid teams assessing all risk potentials
• To identify any aspects of the project which have significant potential to cause disputes or additional costs to be incurred and resolve as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with project management and the commercial team to ensure project feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide regular client and project delivery communication to the team
• Provide effective forecasts and resource plans

You will need the following experience for this role:

• Extensive experience of estimating within social housing or as a main contractor
• Proven track record in delivering on-time, on budget and to the prescribed standards
• The ability to direct a multi-disciplinary team through the project to ensure deadlines are met ensuring that detailed programmes are drawn up for each stage
• HNC/Degree level qualification in a construction related subject
• Delivery of project performance against schedule in accordance with project objectives
• Effective people management and client facing skills
• Previous experience of working with housing authorities or public sector would be advantageous.