Head of Commercial & Estimating – Construction / Stonemasonry
Location: South East England (Hybrid / Office Based)
Salary: Up to £85,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Bonus (£5k-£25k) + Benefits
Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for leading teams and securing exceptional projects? We’re looking for a Head of Commercial & Estimating to join a long-established and fast-growing business in the specialist construction sector. With a turnover of £7M and ambitions for continued 20% year-on-year growth, this is your chance to shape the future of a respected name in Stonemasonry, Stone Interiors, and Stone Heritage projects.
About the Role
As Head of Commercial & Estimating, you’ll lead a well-established team of seven work-winning professionals, including directors. Your mission? To secure profitable, high-quality projects while building relationships with clients. This is a pivotal leadership role connecting Business Development, Estimating, Sales, and Marketing to drive long-term success.
You’ll operate at the heart of the business, directly influencing strategy and project acquisition. With the UK’s largest and best-equipped stone manufacturing facility behind you, you’ll be empowered to deliver standout projects from concept through to handover.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all commercial, estimating and work-winning activities
Ensure profitable, high-quality projects are secured and delivered
Oversee bid preparation, tender submissions and client negotiation
Develop and enhance client relationships, both new and existing
Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to align strategy and execution
Mentor and lead a multidisciplinary team toward shared commercial goals About You
You are commercially savvy, confident with numbers, and a clear communicator who enjoys building trusted client relationships. Experience within Construction, Specialist Contracting, or Building Products will be highly regarded.
You should have:
Strong experience in Commercial Management or Estimating roles
Excellent organisational and planning skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in software tools including Excel Desirable (but not essential):
Knowledge of Stonemasonry, Construction, or Heritage Projects
Experience in Marketing, Business Development or Strategic Planning Why Apply?
Be part of a heritage brand with over 165 years of industry leadership
Drive strategy in a business set for significant expansion
Long-term career progression in a niche but growing market
Generous package including car allowance, performance bonus and share option scheme Package Overview:
Base Salary up to £85,000 (DOE)
Car Allowance: £6,000
Bonus Scheme: £5,000 - £25,000 (DOP)
Share Option Scheme (after year one)
Pension: 3% employer contribution If you’re looking for a role that combines commercial leadership with creative project delivery, and want to work for a company at the forefront of British craftsmanship, then this is the opportunity for you.
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