Strategic Estimating Manager – Bids & Pricing

Cambridge Maintenance Services; St. Ives; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

360 wellbeing health benefits

Retail discounts

Job summary

Cambridge Maintenance Services is seeking a Commercial Estimating Manager to lead pricing strategies and drive new business growth. Located in St. Ives, this hybrid position involves managing estimators and collaborating with different departments to ensure accurate and competitive bid submissions.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, a technical background, and experience in delivering high-quality bids. The role also requires excellent communication skills and the ability to handle complex problems while meeting tight deadlines.

We offer a supportive work environment with access to health benefits and retail discounts.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership & management skills.
• Collaborative, hands‑on approach to ensure success.
• Strong technical background to deliver compliant bids.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholders.
• Methodical approach to solving complex problems.
• Results-driven and goal-oriented.
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business sales for business growth.
• Check accuracy of pricing with Bid Manager.
• Manage estimators and ensure training and mentoring.
• Review client feedback on pricing success.
• Build relationships across departments for smooth transitions.
• Develop a standardised pricing process.

Skills

Strong leadership & management skills

Collaborative, hands‑on approach

Strong technical background

Excellent communicator

Methodical and meticulous problem-solving

Results driven

Strong time management

Job description

Cambridge Maintenance Services is seeking a Commercial Estimating Manager to lead pricing strategies and drive new business growth. Located in St. Ives, this hybrid position involves managing estimators and collaborating with different departments to ensure accurate and competitive bid submissions.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, a technical background, and experience in delivering high-quality bids. The role also requires excellent communication skills and the ability to handle complex problems while meeting tight deadlines.

We offer a supportive work environment with access to health benefits and retail discounts.