Estimating Manager

Sunblink · City, Edinburgh

Estimating Manager at Sunblink, based in City, Edinburgh, paying £65,000 - £75,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Location
City, Edinburgh · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
25 Oct 2026
Sector
Construction & Trades

About 27% above the going rate for construction & trades

Reference jobs/estimating-manager-city-edinburgh/2987569655-2

About the role

MANAGING ESTIMATOR - STRUCTURAL STEEL

Scotland Hybrid Working Up to 75,000 + Package

URGENT NEW OPPORTUNITY

The Highfield Company is currently recruiting for a Managing Estimator to join an established steel business experiencing a significant period of aggressive growth.

The business is seeing increasing demand for specialist steelwork within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector, with a growing workload across transmission towers, substations and associated infrastructure.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator looking to take the next step into a Managing Estimator position, as well as an established Managing Estimator seeking a new challenge within a rapidly expanding business.



The Role

As Managing Estimator, you will take a lead role within the estimating function, supporting the continued growth of the business and helping manage an increasing pipeline of projects.

You will be responsible for overseeing estimating activities, reviewing tenders and costs, supporting the wider commercial function and working closely with internal teams and clients to ensure competitive and commercially robust submissions.



About You

  • Experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator with a strong understanding of estimating and tendering.
  • Structural steel experience is preferred, although candidates from other relevant sectors will also be considered.
  • Experience within steelwork, engineering, fabrication, construction, infrastructure, utilities, power or similar sectors would be relevant.
  • Strong commercial and technical understanding.
  • Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
  • Experience leading, mentoring or supporting other estimators would be advantageous.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ambitious and looking to progress into a senior management position.


The Opportunity

  • Salary up to 75,000 + package
  • Hybrid working
  • Scotland-based opportunity
  • Newly created position within a period of significant business growth
  • Increasing workload within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector
  • Opportunity to work on major transmission tower and substation steelwork
  • Genuine career progression into a Managing Estimator role
  • Excellent opportunity for a Senior Estimator ready to take the next step

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior Estimator / estimating Manager looking for a genuine step up, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

Apply today and Sabrina O'Donnell at The Highfield Company will be in touch!

Reference: jobs/estimating-manager-city-edinburgh/2987569655-2 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 25 Oct 2026 · Listed via Sunblink

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