Estimating Manager – Structural Steel Projects

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Calverley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

37.5h week

Flexi-time

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Leadership role

UK project exposure

Career progression

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the existing estimating function within a structural steel business based in West Yorkshire. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage the team and personally handle key enquiries, driving profitable tender outcomes.

You will negotiate with subcontractors, coordinate with clients, engineers, and architects, and present reports on enquiry status and project pipeline to the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel estimating or similar construction environment.
• Proven experience pricing projects from 50 to 3,000 tonnes.
• Strong knowledge of building and structural/civil engineering principles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing a team and leading estimating processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Tendering

Commercial awareness

Excel

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

BSc/HNC in Building Studies

MCIOB / RICS beneficial

Tools

Tekla models

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the existing estimating function within a structural steel business based in West Yorkshire. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage the team and personally handle key enquiries, driving profitable tender outcomes.

You will negotiate with subcontractors, coordinate with clients, engineers, and architects, and present reports on enquiry status and project pipeline to the leadership team.