Estimating Sales Manager in S60, Templeborough, Rotherham

Energy Jobline CVL; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual profit share scheme

Healthcare cash-back plan

Company pension scheme

Employee support loans

£1000 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

WEC Group is seeking a commercially minded Sales Estimating Manager to lead the fabrication estimating process for multi-million projects in Darwen, Lancashire. You will own complex enquiries, develop accurate estimates, and drive profitability while guiding a small team of estimators.

You will collaborate with Sales, Commercial, and Operations to meet customer requirements, review pricing, and deliver timely tenders. The role demands a strong fabrication background and mentoring capability.

Qualifications

• Strong fabrication/engineering background
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and RFQs
• Experience in estimating, technical sales, or account management
• Track record handling high-value work (~£1M+ projects)
• 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 technical drawings

Estimating experience

High-value projects

Commercial mindset

Mentoring estimators

Tools

RFQs

Job description

Estimating Sales Manager – Fabrication

Salary: Up to £50,000 basic (Neg DOE) + Profit Share and Serious Earning Potential on Multi-Million £ Projects.

Location: Darwen, Lancashire- Occasional travel to customer sites.

Already pricing £1M+ fabrication projects?
Ready to be properly rewarded for it?

At WEC Group, one of the UK’s leading multi-award-winning engineering and fabrication companies, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for a commercially minded Sales Estimating Manager to grow with us.

Role:

You’ll confidently take ownership of complex fabrication enquiries, leading the estimating process and turning opportunities into profitable work.

You’ll be at the heart of the commercial process—working closely with customers, suppliers, Sales, and internal teams to develop accurate, competitive estimates and win major projects.

You’ll also manage and support a team of 2–3 Estimators, providing guidance, reviewing estimates, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality work on time.

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

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong fabrication/engineering background (ideally time-served)
• Proven 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+ projects)
• Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior estimators

Company Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Genuine career progression within a rapidly expanding engineering group
• Training and qualification support (including H&S development)
• Annual profit share scheme
• Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee support loans
• £1000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Death-in-service benefit
• Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues

Working Hours:

• Week 1: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
• Week 2: Mon–Thurs 8am–5pm, Fri 8am–2pm