Estimating Director

OverviewJob Title: Estimating Director

Location: South Yorkshire

Sector: Structural Steel and Architectural Metalwork

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Performance related Bonus

We are working in partnership with a market-leading specialist in structural steel and architectural metalwork to appoint an Estimating Director to lead and evolve their pre-construction and tendering function.

This is a senior leadership role with board-level visibility and a direct influence on the company''s strategic direction. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a high-performing estimating and business development function, aligning commercial pricing strategies with operational delivery and market growth.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a well-established, high-performing contractor with a strong reputation for delivering technically complex and architecturally significant projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the estimating team, instilling best practices, efficiency, and accuracy across all tenders

Oversee and collaborate with the Business Development Director to ensure bid alignment with the company''s strategic and financial objectives

Develop and implement estimating systems, procedures, and controls to support consistent, scalable tendering across multiple workstreams

Assess and manage tender risk, build-ups, and pricing methodologies in relation to design, scope, and buildability

Lead on value engineering initiatives and post-tender negotiations as required

Collaborate with operations and commercial departments to ensure successful project handovers and alignment between estimating and delivery

Provide accurate forecasting, performance tracking, and pipeline reporting to the Board

Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the estimating and pre-construction function

Key Requirements

Minimum 10 years'' experience in structural steel or architectural metalwork contracting

Proven track record in estimating at senior or director level, ideally including high-value and complex projects (£5m+)

Deep understanding of estimating software, pricing structures, fabrication processes, and installation methods

Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams

Commercially strategic mindset, able to see the bigger picture and influence business decisions

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to lead client conversations and internal strategy discussions

Ambitious, organised, and collaborative, capable of working at both operational and strategic levels

Why Join

Join a respected market leader with a strong reputation, robust pipeline, and growth ambitions

Play a critical role in shaping how the business prices, wins, and delivers work

Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and long-term career potential at board level

Work within a collaborative, progressive leadership team who value innovation and continuous improvement

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