Head of Estimating

Overview

Lead and unify estimating for cleaning and maintenance, ensuring accurate, timely quotes.

Key Responsibilities

• estimating
• surveying
• supplier network
• process streamlining
• sales support
• data analysis

Tasks

-Merge Maintenance and Cleaning estimating functions into a high-performing, unified team. -Build and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor networks. -Oversee and sign off estimates, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and SLA compliance. -Streamline estimating and survey processes to improve efficiency and margin control. -Collaborate with Operations to ensure estimates accurately reflect resources, materials, and equipment. -Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating and surveying teams. -Support Sales with tenders, quotes, and client presentations, including site surveys. -Act as a point of escalation for complex estimating and sales queries. -Analyse performance data to identify improvements and drive best practice.

Requirements

• leadership
• proactive
• communication
• building fabric
• commercial
• senior

What You Bring

-Proven experience leading and developing multi-discipline teams. -Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, national business. -Excellent communicator, able to engage clients, directors, and field teams. -Strong technical knowledge of building fabric and specialist cleaning projects. -Commercially astute, with the ability to optimise margins and process efficiency. -Senior-level experience in estimating or commercial management within maintenance, refurbishment, construction or working at hight.

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Benefits

-Competitive salary and benefits -Eye care vouchers and Medicash health plan (including dental, gym, and specialist discounts) -25 days annual leave + bank holidays -Trade Point discount card (10% off at B&Q) -Reward & Recognition Scheme (monthly vouchers for top performers) -Free onsite parking and refreshments -Birthday day off after qualifying service

About Nss

-Established with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions. -Specializes in a range of construction services, from residential to industrial. -Has worked on diverse projects, including major infrastructure developments. -Known for its expertise in providing tailored services for complex commercial projects. -With a reputation for reliability, continues to expand its reach within the global construction market.

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