<p><strong>Sales & Estimating Manager – Structural Steelwork</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Huddersfield</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £55,000–£70,000 + benefits package</p><p><br></p><p>Winning work starts long before a tender is submitted.</p><p><br></p><p>It starts with relationships, understanding what clients need and knowing how to turn an opportunity into a project that works commercially and operationally.</p><p><br></p><p>This structural steel specialist has built a strong reputation for delivering complex steelwork packages and is now looking for a Sales & Estimating Manager to help drive the next phase of growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Youll combine business development with commercial leadership, building new relationships, strengthening existing ones and leading the estimating process from initial enquiry through to contract award.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a role for someone who enjoys being in front of clients just as much as they enjoy putting together a winning bid.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What youll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the estimating function across a range of structural steelwork projects</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, architects and engineers</li><li>Identify and secure new business opportunities across target sectors</li><li>Oversee the preparation of accurate, commercially sound tenders and cost estimates</li><li>Negotiate bids, commercial terms and pre-contract agreements</li><li>Support the handover of secured projects to delivery teams</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What theyre looking for</strong></p><p><strong>Must have:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous estimating experience within structural steelwork or a related construction sector</li><li>Strong understanding of steel fabrication and erection processes</li><li>Proven experience developing client relationships and winning work</li><li>Ability to interpret engineering drawings and project specifications</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills</li><li>Track record of managing multiple tenders and deadlines successfully</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience leading or mentoring estimating teams</li><li>Existing network within the structural steel or wider construction industry</li><li>Familiarity with CRM systems and digital estimating platforms</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why consider the move?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to shape business growth and influence commercial strategy</li><li>Mix of client-facing sales activity and technical estimating responsibility</li><li>Strong pipeline of projects across multiple sectors</li><li>High level of autonomy with genuine input into decision-making</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy building relationships, winning work and seeing projects move from first conversation to contract award, apply today for a confidential discussion about the business, the projects and the opportunities ahead.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Send your CV to:</strong> shodgkinson@novaxrecruitment.com</p>