Estimating Manager

Are you a driven Sales / Estimating professional with a background in structural steel, looking for a role where you can win work, build relationships and play a key part in business growth?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Estimating Manager to join a well-established engineering business, working on high-profile projects and playing a key role in converting enquiries into revenue.

Why join this business?

• Specialists in structural steelwork with a reputation for innovation and reliability
• Known for delivering complex steel structures across major UK sectors from infrastructure to commercial development
• Work on high-profile, large-scale projects across the UK
• Strong pipeline of work with repeat and new clients
• Hybrid working offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Opportunity to play a key role in business growth and revenue generation

The Role of the Estimating Manager:

• Lead the sales and estimating process from enquiry through to order conversion
• Actively win new business and build long-term client relationships
• Manage enquiries and convert them into secured projects
• Price and estimate projects ranging from £20,000 to £2–3 million (average around £500k)
• Prepare accurate and competitive costings for structural steel projects
• Meet clients face-to-face, develop relationships and identify new opportunities
• Build reports and manage pipeline activity in line with KPIs
• Carry out business development including door knocking and generating new leads
• Liaise with contractors, engineers, architects and internal teams
• Present costings back to clients and close deals

Requirements of the Estimating Manager:

• Experience in sales and estimating within structural steel or construction
• At least 5 years’ experience within the structural steel industry
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and winning work
• Ability to convert enquiries into orders
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to price projects accurately
• Experience dealing with contractors, engineers and architects
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications
• Knowledge of structural or civil engineering principles
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build reports and manage pipeline activity
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Degree qualified or strong industry knowledge (desirable)

Benefits of the Estimating Manager:

• Salary £60,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• Work-life balance and flexible working
• Discounts through benefits portal
• Profit-related bonus scheme

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