Estimating Sales Manager – £1M+ Projects + Profit Share

WEC Group Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Profit share

Training support

Healthcare cashback

Pension scheme

Loans

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Death-in-service

Discounts

Job summary

WEC Group in Darwen, Lancashire, is seeking a commercially minded Sales Estimating Manager to lead the fabrications estimating process and win major multi-million pound projects.

You will manage a small team of 2-3 estimators, develop accurate costings from drawings, liaise with Sales and Operations, and deliver competitive bids while driving profitability. This role offers a strong earning potential and clear progression within a rapidly expanding engineering group.

Qualifications

• Fabrication/engineering background preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and RFQs.
• Experience in estimating, technical sales or account management.
• Track record of handling high-value work (circa £1M+).
• Confident communicator with a commercial mindset.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior estimators.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of 2-3 Estimators, allocating workloads and monitoring performance.
• Oversee accurate and competitive estimates, quotations, and tenders.
• Review estimates for pricing, margins, scope, and commercial accuracy.
• Provide coaching, training, and technical support to the estimating team.
• Work closely with Sales, Commercial, and Operations teams to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Producing accurate, competitive estimates from technical drawings
• Building detailed costings (materials, labour, routing)
• Liaising with suppliers and managing subcontract pricing
• Preparing and submitting quotations for high-value projects
• Supporting customers with technical queries and solutions
• Working with production and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery

Skills

fabrication background

read drawings

estimating

technical sales

account management

high-value projects

communication

mentoring estimators

Job description

WEC Group in Darwen, Lancashire, is seeking a commercially minded Sales Estimating Manager to lead the fabrications estimating process and win major multi-million pound projects.

You will manage a small team of 2-3 estimators, develop accurate costings from drawings, liaise with Sales and Operations, and deliver competitive bids while driving profitability. This role offers a strong earning potential and clear progression within a rapidly expanding engineering group.