ROLE: Estimating Manager (Commercial Focus)
SALARY: £60,000 - £90,000 (DOE)
LOCATION: Hertfordhsire
Are you passionate about precision, innovation, and delivering first-class structural steel solutions?
We're representing a highly regarded, forward-thinking steel fabrication business with an outstanding reputation across major infrastructure. With a strong pipeline of high-profile work, they are now seeking an Estimating Manager to lead and shape their estimating function - with a strong commercial and QS influence.
This is a genuine opportunity to build the division in your own image, with autonomy, ownership, and board-level visibility.
The Role
Lead and develop the estimating division, implementing robust processes, strategy, and controls.
Take full ownership of estimating activity across large-scale infrastructure and structural steel packages.
Work closely with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects.
Provide commercial leadership across pre-construction, ensuring strong cost planning and risk mitigation.
Oversee pricing strategy, value engineering, and margin control.
Mentor and support junior estimators and commercial team members.
Collaborate with senior leadership on pipeline, forecasting, and business strategy.
Provide QS-level commercial input including cost management, contract awareness, and financial risk assessment.
About You
Proven leadership experience in estimating within the structural steel sector.
Strong background in commercial management and/or Quantity Surveying.
Confident dealing with Tier 1 contractors and familiar with their commercial processes.
Strong understanding of contracts, cost control, variations, and risk analysis.
Commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while remaining competitive.
Ambitious, driven, and capable of building and shaping a high-performing division.
What's on Offer
The opportunity to lead and own the estimating & commercial function.
Salary £60,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.
Long-term career progression within a business with a secure project pipeline.
Hybrid flexibility for the right candidate.
For more information please get in touch with out steel specialists Sharon O'Donnell or Sabrina O'Donnell at The Highfield Company