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