At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the estimating team and produce competitive tenders for structural steelwork projects.
- Company: Reputable structural steel contractor with a strong presence across the UK.
- Benefits: Profit-related bonus, generous holiday, pension scheme, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a growing business with fantastic long-term career opportunities.
- Why this job: Step into management and shape the future of exciting steelwork projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and experience in estimating and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded structural steel contractor, delivering a wide range of steelwork projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to join their commercial team and lead the estimating function from their office.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing the estimating team
- Overseeing incoming enquiries
- Producing accurate and competitive tenders
- Ensuring departmental KPI targets are achieved
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator looking to take the next step into a management role or for an established Estimating Manager seeking a new challenge.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates for structural steelwork projects
- Liaising and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors
- Producing weekly reports on enquiry status, tender pipeline, and departmental performance for the leadership team
- Reviewing team performance regularly and providing coaching and development support
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and Tekla models to assess constructability and project requirements
Qualifications and experience required:
- HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Building Studies, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of building construction, structural steelwork, and civil engineering principles
- Experience pricing projects ranging from 50 to 3,000 tonnes of steelwork
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of estimating and costing processes
- Experience liaising with contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants
- Knowledge of Tekla models and steelwork constructability would be advantageous
- Previous line management or team leadership experience
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Benefits include:
- Profit-related bonus scheme
- ~33 days holiday including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
- ~ Contributory pension scheme (3% employee / 5% employer contribution)
- ~ Life assurance scheme (4x annual salary)
- ~ Employee benefits and discounts portal
- ~ Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Opportunity to join a successful and growing business with excellent long-term career prospects.
Manufacturing Sales Executive - Commercial employer: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Join a well-established structural steel contractor that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on professional development, the company offers excellent long-term career prospects, a profit-related bonus scheme, and generous holiday allowances, all within a supportive environment in Chichester, West Sussex. This is an ideal opportunity for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to exciting steelwork projects across the UK.
Contact Details:
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team
