Sales & Estimating Manager – Structural Steel
Sowerby Bridge
£50k – £55k + Bonus + Benefits
Recruiting for an experienced Estimating Manager to join a leading structural steel specialist delivering high-profile projects across the UK. Excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional to lead and develop an estimating team while playing a key role in converting sales opportunities into project revenue.
Responsibilities
• Lead, manage, and develop the Estimating and Sales Team.
• Oversee the management of incoming enquiries and tender opportunities.
• Prepare and oversee accurate project estimates within agreed margins.
• Liaise and negotiate with subcontractors to secure competitive pricing.
• Personally convert a minimum number of enquiries while supporting team targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, engineers, and architects.
• Produce pipeline and enquiry reports for senior leadership.
• Attend pre-tender interviews and post-tender presentations.
• Review estimating team performance and support continuous improvement.
• Support value engineering and practical construction solutions.
Requirements
• Previous estimating experience within structural steel or construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of costing processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
• Experience pricing projects ranging from 50–3,000 tonnes advantageous.
• Good understanding of structural and civil engineering principles.
• Experience reviewing Tekla models beneficial.
• Strong leadership and line management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• BSc/HNC in Building Studies or similar desirable.
• MCIOB or RICS chartership advantageous but not essential.
Package & Benefits
• Salary £50k – £55k depending on experience.
• Profit-related bonus scheme.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Employee benefits and discount portal.
• Flexi-time working arrangement.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
Working Hours
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with Flexi time.
Location
• Sowerby Bridge