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.