Commercial Estimating Manager (Hybrid)
Location: Hybrid (UK-based – office in Cambridge occasionally, home & site travel)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: up to 65k basic + Bonus + £4.5k car allowance
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Estimating Manager to join a growing and dynamic organisation. This role is key to driving business growth, winning new contracts, and delivering high-quality, competitive tenders.
You will lead a team of estimators while working closely with commercial, bid, and business development teams to ensure all pricing activities are accurate, strategic, and aligned with company goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the estimating function to support new business growth
- Oversee pricing strategy, tender submissions, and bid accuracy
- Collaborate with bid, sales, finance, and operational teams
- Ensure all tenders are fully costed, compliant, and competitive
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of estimators
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to support bid conversion
- Analyse successful and unsuccessful bids to improve performance
- Develop and standardise pricing processes and policies
- Support revenue accuracy and contract mobilisation processes
- Provide insights, reporting, and trend analysis on pricing performance
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation across estimating practices
About You
We are looking for a commercially driven professional with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in estimating and tendering.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Experience in commercial estimating, bid management, or pricing strategy
- Strong leadership and team management capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to deliver accurate, compliant, and competitive tenders
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Results-driven with a proactive approach
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing estimating function
- Career progression within a growing organisation
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
Apply Now
If you’re a motivated Commercial Estimating Manager looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career.