Costings Team Leader

Costings Team Leader
Location: Harlow
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role
Our client, a large and well-established repairs contractor, is seeking an experienced Costings Team Leader to join their team based in Harlow. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional with strong cost control and team management experience to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced maintenance and repairs environment.

Working as part of a busy operational team, you will be responsible for overseeing the costings function, ensuring accuracy in pricing, monitoring expenditure, and supporting the delivery of repairs and maintenance projects efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the costings team in the preparation and review of repair and maintenance cost estimates

• Ensure all job costings are accurate, compliant, and processed in a timely manner

• Monitor budgets and highlight any cost variances or potential risks

• Work closely with operational managers, planners, and finance teams to ensure effective cost management

• Review invoices, supplier pricing, and subcontractor costs

• Implement and maintain efficient processes within the costings function

• Provide training, guidance, and performance management to team members

• Produce reports on cost performance and operational trends

About You

• Previous experience within a costings, estimating, or commercial support role, ideally within repairs, maintenance, construction, or social housing

• Experience leading or supervising a small team

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

• Confident using Excel and job management systems

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Strong communication and organisational skills

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £30,000 per annum

• Opportunity to join a large and growing repairs contractor

• Supportive team environment

• Long-term career progression opportunities

If you are an experienced costings professional looking to step into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact our team for more information.