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ROLE: Estimating Manager (Commercial Focus) SALARY: 60,000 - 80,000 (DOE) LOCATION: Hertfordhsire Are you passionate about precision, innovation, and delivering first-class structural steel solutions? We're representing a highly regarded, forward-thinking steel fabrication business with an outstanding reputation across major infrastructure. With a strong pipeline of high-profile work, they are now seeking an Estimating Manager to lead and shape their estimating function - with a strong commercial and QS influence. This is a genuine opportunity to build the division in your own image, with autonomy, ownership, and board-level visibility. The Role Lead and develop the estimating division, implementing robust processes, strategy, and controls. Take full ownership of estimating activity across large-scale infrastructure and structural steel packages. Work closely with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects. Provide commercial leadership across pre-construction, ensuring strong cost planning and risk mitigation. Oversee pricing strategy, value engineering, and margin control. Mentor and support junior estimators and commercial team members. Collaborate with senior leadership on pipeline, forecasting, and business strategy. Provide QS-level commercial input including cost management, contract awareness, and financial risk assessment. About You Proven leadership experience in estimating within the structural steel sector. Strong background in commercial management and/or Quantity Surveying. Confident dealing with Tier 1 contractors and familiar with their commercial processes. Strong understanding of contracts, cost control, variations, and risk analysis. Commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while remaining competitive. Ambitious, driven, and capable of building and shaping a high-performing division. What's on Offer The opportunity to lead and own the estimating & commercial function. Salary 60,000 - 80,000 depending on experience. Long-term career progression within a business with a secure project pipeline. Hybrid flexibility for the right candidate. For more information please get in touch with out steel specialists Sharon O'Donnell or Sabrina O'Donnell at The Highfield Company.

Role - Structural Estimator Job Type - Permanent Benefits - Excellent Benefits MUST HAVE 2 YEARS STRUCTURAL STEEL or fabrication EXPERIENCE Are you a highly skilled and experienced Estimator, with main contractor experience? Akton is delighted to be working with a client, who are currently recruiting an Estimator. The primary purpose of this role is to produce competitive and innovative tenders and proposing the right costs to the highest quality and accuracy. What will you be doing as an Estimator? Accurate interpretation of drawings and technical specifications Undertaking Take-Offs Pricing a diverse range of trades from first principles Sub-contract tender analysis Attending pre-tender interviews and post tender presentations Developing Client and Consultant relations Reviewing the status of tenders and department workload with the Chief Estimator Mentoring and developing junior members of the teamYou should apply for the role of Senior Estimator if you have… A minimum of 2 years' experience within an Estimating role 2 years Structural Steel is a MUST applicant without this will not be moved forward. A proven background in successfully delivering a wide range of tenders Experience of various construction methods The ability to communicate confidently with external and internal teams The ability to present plans clearly and accurately Experience of value engineering and finding practical solutions to overcome barriers Literate in Microsoft Excel and Word if you would like to send you CV directly to me please send