Estimating Manager

Salary/Rate:£60k - 70k per year + company car/ car allowance

Working Options:Remote

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Watford

County:Hertfordshire

Specialism:Metals & Engineering

Job ref:AL82

Post Date:April 26, 2026

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Adele Lewis

Senior Executive Consultant

0151 209 2050

adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

About the Role

Sales / Estimating Manager

Remote role

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Company car + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a driven Sales / Estimating professional with a background in structural steel, looking for a role where you can win work, build relationships and play a key part in business growth?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Estimating Manager to join a well-established engineering business, working on high-profile projects and playing a key role in converting enquiries into revenue.

Why join this business?

• Specialists in structural steelwork with a reputation for innovation and reliability

• Known for delivering complex steel structures across major UK sectors from infrastructure to commercial development

• Work on high-profile, large-scale projects across the UK

• Strong pipeline of work with repeat and new clients

• Hybrid working offering flexibility and work-life balance

• Opportunity to play a key role in business growth and revenue generation

The Role of the Estimating Manager:

• Lead the sales and estimating process from enquiry through to order conversion

• Actively win new business and build long-term client relationships

• Manage enquiries and convert them into secured projects

• Price and estimate projects ranging from £20,000 to £2–3 million (average around £500k)

• Prepare accurate and competitive costings for structural steel projects

• Meet clients face-to-face, develop relationships and identify new opportunities

• Build reports and manage pipeline activity in line with KPIs

• Carry out business development including door knocking and generating new leads

• Liaise with contractors, engineers, architects and internal teams

• Present costings back to clients and close deals

Requirements of the Estimating Manager:

• Experience in sales and estimating within structural steel or construction

• At least 5 years’ experience within the structural steel industry

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and winning work

• Ability to convert enquiries into orders

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to price projects accurately

• Experience dealing with contractors, engineers and architects

• Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications

• Knowledge of structural or civil engineering principles

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to build reports and manage pipeline activity

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

• Degree qualified or strong industry knowledge (desirable)

Benefits of the Estimating Manager:

• Salary £60,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)

• Company car or car allowance

• 33 days holiday (including statutory)

• Pension: 5% employer / 3% employee

• Life assurance

• Work-life balance and flexible working

• Discounts through benefits portal

• Profit-related bonus scheme

If you are open to a move or would like to find out more, please get in touch with Adele Lewis at Aspion:

Call 0151 209 2050 or 07537 163611

Email adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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