Head of Estimating

lanesgroup· Commercial
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📍 Leyland, Lancashire, United KingdomPermanent Full Time

About this role

Head of Estimating

 

Join the Team That Keeps the Nation Flowing!

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. As a Lanes Group company, we provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.

 

As Head of Estimating, you will play a strategic leadership role, overseeing and developing a team of technical estimators, you will be responsible for the delivery of accurate, competitive and commercially viable bids and cost plans for a wide variety of projects predominantly within the Waste and Clean Water industry, delivering high value Term Service Contracts for a variety of blue chip clients within the Regulated Water sector.

 


What You’ll Be Doing:



Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead and manage a national estimating team, fostering high performance.
  • Provide mentorship, training, and performance management to drive success.
  • Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

 

Estimating & Bid Management

  • Oversee preparation, validation, and submission of accurate estimates and competitive bids.
  • Review tender documentation for completeness and risk.
  • Independently verify pricing and identify improvement opportunities.

 

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work closely with procurement to secure competitive quotes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
  • Contribute to contract negotiations and mitigate commercial risks.

 

Process & System Improvement

  • Drive enhancements in estimating tools, templates, and cost libraries.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and management systems.

 

Post-Bid & Supply Chain Development

  • Participate in project reviews, handovers, and lessons-learned sessions.
  • Lead supplier feedback processes and strengthen supply chain reliability.




What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a senior estimating role within Utilities or a similar environment.
  • Strong understanding of asset lifecycle, condition reporting, and technical surveying.
  • Track record of delivering multidisciplinary infrastructure tenders from conception to completion.
  • Proficiency in estimating software, cost planning tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience working with national frameworks and large-scale projects.

 


What You’ll Get in Return

We believe in looking after our people. Here’s what you can expect:

 

  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Life assurance and death-in-service benefits
  • Company car

 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

 

Strictly no agencies please

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This Head of Estimating role at lanesgroup is based in Leyland, Lancashire, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Head of Estimating role at lanesgroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Permanent Full Time position. It is posted as a Head of Estimating role in the Commercial department at lanesgroup.
Which team or department does the Head of Estimating at lanesgroup belong to?
This Head of Estimating position is part of the Commercial department at lanesgroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Head of Estimating job at lanesgroup posted?
This Head of Estimating position at lanesgroup was posted on Dec 1, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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