Head Of Estimating

The Highfield Company; Pontypool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent steel fabrication firm is seeking a Head of Estimating in South Wales. In this role, you will lead the estimating division, ensuring accuracy in cost planning for high-profile infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in estimating leadership within the structural steel industry, along with excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 and potential hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70,000

Long-term career stability

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record in estimating leadership within the structural steel industry.
• Strong experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Solid background of working with Tier 1 contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the estimating division, setting processes and standards.
• Take ownership of estimating activity across large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to junior estimators.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Major infrastructure projects

Working with Tier 1 contractors

Leadership and communication

Job description

ROLE: Head of Estimating
SALARY: £40,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)
LOCATION: South Wales - Potential hybrid working for an exceptional candidate / Accommodation provided

Are you passionate about precision, innovation, and delivering top-notch structural steel solutions? We are representing a highly regarded and forward-thinking steel fabrication company dedicated to excellence in every project they undertake.

They are now seeking a Head of Estimating to join their leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to head up the estimating division, build it into your own, and lead the function with autonomy and ownership.

The Role

• Lead and develop the estimating division, setting processes, strategies, and standards.
• Take ownership of all estimating activity across large-scale, high-profile infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and complex structural steel packages.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to junior estimators and commercial staff.
• Ensure accurate cost planning, risk analysis, and commercial input at every stage of a project.
• Work closely with the board and senior leadership on strategy, pipeline, and delivery.

About You

• Proven track record in estimating leadership within the structural steel industry.
• Strong experience on major infrastructure projects (rail, bridges, airports, stadia, or similar).
• Solid background of working with Tier 1 contractors and understanding their processes.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance client requirements with company profitability.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the drive to build and shape a division.

What\'s on Offer

• The opportunity to make this role your own, with full responsibility for heading up the estimating function.
• Competitive salary up to £70,000.
• Long-term career stability and progression in a company with a strong pipeline of major projects.
• Chance to work on some of the UK\'s most high-profile infrastructure projects.

For more information pleae get in touch with Sharon O\'Donnell and The Highfield Company