Managing Estimator Strategy · Holcim UK, Bardon Hill, Coalville, LE67 1TD

Holcim UK Limited; Ellistown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Managing Estimator to enhance their estimating function within Civils and Sports business units. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping estimating strategies, leading a high-performing team, and managing commercial risks across diverse infrastructure projects. This position offers opportunities for career progression and is part of a company focused on sustainable construction and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing estimation functions in the construction sector.
• Ability to shape estimating strategies and drive commercial performance.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the estimating function for Civils and Sports business units.
• Shape estimating strategy to drive competitive tenders.
• Manage commercial risk and ensure estimating excellence.

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits- all recognising the contribution you bring

• Company Car

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave alongside personal private medical cover. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Managing Estimator to lead and develop our Estimating function within the Civils and Sports business units. This is a senior, influential role where you will shape estimating strategy, drive commercial performance, and lead a high-performing team delivering competitive, high-quality tenders across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

You will play a critical role in supporting strategic growth, managing commercial risk, and ensuring estimating excellence across complex, high-value schemes.

What you’ll be doing