Job Title: Estimating Director

Location: Yorkshire Sector: Structural Steel & Architectural Metalwork Reporting to: Managing Director

Overview:

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

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