Structural Estimator

Inspire Resourcing are recruiting on behalf of a specialist structural maintenance and rope access company for an experienced Estimator / Bid Manager to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established business operating within the specialist access and structures sector, supporting its continued growth through the preparation of competitive tenders, accurate cost estimates and high-quality client proposals.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, maintaining existing client relationships and ensuring tenders are commercially robust, competitive and aligned with the company's wider business objectives.

The Role

Reporting to the Structures Business Development Director, you will be responsible for managing the estimating and bidding process from initial tender receipt through to submission and project handover.

Working closely with operational, commercial and finance teams, you will help develop effective estimating processes, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and ensure proposals maximise commercial returns while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming tender opportunities to ensure they align with the company's business strategy and operational capabilities.

• Prepare accurate and competitive tender prices, cost estimates and commercial proposals in line with client specifications and project requirements.

• Lead bid writing and tender preparation, ensuring submissions are professionally presented and tailored to client needs.

• Attend site visits and client meetings to assess project requirements, working methods, materials and associated costs.

• Participate in tender evaluation meetings and pre-let discussions.

• Develop proposals that mitigate commercial risk, maximise profit margins and support long-term client relationships.

• Work closely with finance and operational teams to develop and maintain robust estimating processes.

• Collaborate with operational teams to improve the feedback loop between estimating and project delivery, ensuring lessons learned are incorporated into future tenders.

• Identify and implement continuous improvements to reduce costs, improve efficiency and deliver value for both the client and the business.

• Support project managers and health and safety teams by providing practical, time-served knowledge of rope access techniques, working methods and materials.

• Work closely with the operations and commercial departments during project handovers to ensure a smooth transition from tender stage to delivery.

• Provide additional support to project management and commercial teams when required.

• Help promote the business, strengthen its market profile, maintain existing client relationships and generate new sales opportunities.

• Ensure tendering activities and expenditure approvals remain within agreed authorisation limits and company procedures.