Estimating Manager - Structural Steel

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

The Company

Established in the 1970s, this employee-owned structural steelwork business has built more than four decades of experience designing, detailing and fabricating steel structures for major projects across the UK.

The business has developed long-standing relationships with principal contractors and has a highly skilled workforce, with many employees having progressed through the company into senior positions.

With a growing pipeline of high-profile projects, the business is now looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced Estimating Manager.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in converting incoming opportunities into profitable projects while leading and developing the existing estimating function.

This is a hands-on management position, combining your own estimating responsibilities with responsibility for the performance and development of the wider team.

You will:

• Lead, manage and develop the Estimating team, setting targets and monitoring performance.
• Personally manage and convert key enquiries, with an expectation of executing a minimum of three enquiries per week.
• Manage incoming enquiries and ensure opportunities are accurately assessed and progressed.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive project pricing.
• Work closely with clients, engineers, architects and internal departments throughout the tender process.
• Prepare and present accurate reports on enquiry status and the project pipeline to the leadership team.
• Attend pre-tender interviews and post-tender presentations.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and consultants.

What They're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural steel estimating and a good understanding of the construction and commercial considerations behind major steelwork projects.

You should have:

• Previous experience within structural steel estimating or a similar construction environment.
• Proven experience pricing projects ranging from 50 to 3,000 tonnes.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and structural/civil engineering principles.
• The ability to accurately interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of construction costing.
• Experience dealing with contractors, engineers, architects and consultants.
• Experience reviewing Tekla models to assess the constructability of structures.
• Previous line management or team leadership experience.
• Experience in value engineering and finding practical solutions to project challenges.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project skills.
• The confidence to communicate and present clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

A BSc/HNC in Building Studies or a similar discipline would be advantageous. MCIOB or RICS membership would also be beneficial, although not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• Profit-related bonus scheme.
• 37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Flexi-time.
• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Contributory pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Employee discounts through a benefits portal.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established estimating function.
• Exposure to major structural steel projects across the UK.
• Long-term career opportunity within an established employee-owned business.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced structural steel estimator ready to take the next step into a management position, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Send over your CV for a confidential conversation and we can provide further details on the role, projects and company.