Estimating Lead — Infra Proposals and Growth

Had Fab; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel fabrication company in the UK seeks an Estimating Manager to convert customer enquiries into profitable business proposals. The role involves direct team leadership, ensuring high-quality proposals while maximizing profitability and minimizing risk. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of structural steel, solid commercial acumen, and experience leading teams. A proactive and analytical mindset is essential to thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technical details and commercial aspects.
• Ability to solve problems and engage at all levels.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for RFQs and tenders.
• Lead and develop the estimating team to meet deadlines.
• Ensure proposals are commercially viable and aligned with company standards.
• Negotiate commercial terms to maximize profitability.
• Manage project scope and maintain accurate cost control.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Technical understanding of fabrication and structural steel

Solid commercial acumen

Experience leading or mentoring a small team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset

Tools

StruMIS ERP

Job description

A leading steel fabrication company in the UK seeks an Estimating Manager to convert customer enquiries into profitable business proposals. The role involves direct team leadership, ensuring high-quality proposals while maximizing profitability and minimizing risk. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of structural steel, solid commercial acumen, and experience leading teams. A proactive and analytical mindset is essential to thrive in this fast-paced environment.