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