Sales / Estimating Manager (Structural Steelwork)
Location: Remote - anywhere in the UK north of Leicestershire
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Estimating Manager ready to take on a leadership role within a dynamic structural steelwork team?

We're recruiting for a Sales / Estimating Manager to play a key role in converting sales opportunities into live projects. You'll be responsible for leading the estimating process, ensuring competitive and accurate pricing while managing and developing a high-performing Estimating and Sales team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Estimating and Sales Team to deliver departmental targets

Manage all incoming project enquiries

Negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers to achieve competitive pricing

Personally convert a minimum of 3 enquiries per week, while supporting the wider team

Work closely with clients, engineers, architects and internal teams

Attend pre-tender interviews and post-tender presentations

Prepare accurate and timely reports on pipeline activity

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and consultants

Regularly review team performance and provide coaching and feedback

What We're Looking For

BSc/HNC in Building Studies or equivalent experience

Experience in structural and/or civil engineering within a construction environment

Familiarity with project pricing for steel structures (50 - 3,000 tonnes)

Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings

Commercial awareness and value engineering experience

Experience using Tekla for constructability review (advantageous)

Confident communication and leadership skills

Competence with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project

Self-motivated and capable of working under own initiative

Previous line management experience

Chartered status (MCIOB or RICS) and steelwork design knowledge are desirable but not essential.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary (depending on experience)

Profit-related bonus scheme

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)

Contributory pension scheme (3% employee / 5% employer)

Access to a range of employee discounts via a benefits portal

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours

If you're ready to take ownership of key estimation activity and lead a high-impact team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of structural steelwork from wherever you are north of Leicestershire.

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