Head of Estimating

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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