Bennett and Game are currently with one of the UK's leading structural steelwork providers. Our client specialises in the design, detailing, and fabrication of structural steelwork, contributing to iconic buildings across the country. They are an employee-owned business with over 40 years of successful trading, they are known for their strong relationships with principal contractors and a commitment to Safety, Compliance, Quality, and People.

As a Sales / Estimating Manager, you will be responsible for managing and converting sales opportunities into revenue-generating projects. You will lead and develop the Estimating team, ensuring accurate cost estimation and competitive pricing while maintaining agreed margins. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will oversee key project estimations, contribute to business growth, and maintain strong client relationships.

Benefits

• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working options.
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.
• Bonus: Eligible for a profit-related bonus scheme.
• Holidays: 33 days per year (including bank holidays), with 13 fixed holiday dates (e.g., Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown).
• Pension Scheme: Contributory pension (Employee 3%, Company 5%).
• Additional Benefits: Access to various employee discounts through a benefits portal

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Estimating and Sales team, ensuring high performance.
• Manage and process all incoming enquiries efficiently and accurately.
• Negotiate with subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
• Personally convert a minimum of three project enquiries per week while supporting the team in meeting their targets.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, architects, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project specifications.
• Provide regular reports on enquiry status and project pipeline to the Leadership Team.
• Attend pre-tender interviews and post-tender presentations to secure new contracts.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients and consultants.
• Monitor and review team performance, providing constructive feedback and development opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc/HNC in Building Studies or a related field.
• Chartership with MCIOB or RICS (desirable but not essential).
• Extensive knowledge of building construction, structural steelwork, and civil engineering.
• Proven experience pricing projects ranging from 50 to 3,000 tonnes.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems and 3D computer analysis systems.
• Strong understanding of costing processes, economic construction techniques, and value engineering.
• Previous experience dealing with contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Background in a similar company, environment, or project type.

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