Lead Estimator

Salary DOE + Benefits Permanent Swadlincote Start to suit notice

Are you an Estimator with Management experience looking to lead complex technical enquiries, mentor designers and help drive standards in a growing manufacturer expanding globally

Benefits

• 33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays; sell/carry options)

• Westfield Health Cash Plan

• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

• Life assurance & employee assistance programme

• Long-service awards, staff rewards/discounts

• Tailored progression in a fast-growing, innovative business

Role Snapshot / Features

• Interpret construction drawings; prepare detailed, competitive technical schedules/quotes.

• Provide basic calculations to current standards with support from an internal structural team.

• Issue cost variations for live projects; keep trackers/files accurate.

• Lead & develop Design Engineers: set expectations, delegate, review performance.

• Run clear handovers to the project team when orders land.

• Build customer relationships via calls/emails; attend office/site meetings as required.

• Deliver product presentations and occasional site-installation training.

• Champion Health & Safety; maintain quality and compliance in all outputs.

You'll Need

• Several years' experience in a construction estimating/technical role.

• Proven leadership and people-management skills.

• Strong analytical/problem-solving; commercially aware and target-driven.

• Confident interpreting drawings; sound knowledge of construction processes/standards.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam and AutoCAD.

• Excellent communication and organisation.

Apply Now

Click 'Apply' to lead complex bids, develop people and progress your career.

This vacancy is advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Limited, acting as an Employment Agency.

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