📍 International / Leadership Opportunity
SFR Recruitment Solutions are working on an exclusive retained search for a Global Estimating Manager to lead and develop a high-performing international estimating function within a growing, specialist manufacturing organisation.
🚀 The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the global estimating function, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of quotations, tender submissions and technical support across multiple regions.
You’ll play a key role in shaping strategy, improving processes, and driving consistency across international teams. Hybrid, 3 days on site.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
* Lead, mentor and develop a global estimating team
* Drive performance, accountability and continuous improvement
Strategy & Process Improvement
* Develop and implement a global estimating strategy aligned with growth plans
* Standardise systems, processes and best practice (including Driveworks)
Estimating & Quotation Management
* Oversee the creation of accurate, high-quality quotations
* Ensure all quotes align with client specifications and are efficiently managed through revisions
* Implement robust quality control processes
Tender Management
* Take ownership of global tender submissions
* Ensure accurate, timely and commercially competitive responses
Technical & Commercial Support
* Act as a central technical support function for the wider sales team
* Provide guidance on product selection, compatibility and alternative solutions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with Engineering, Product Development, Operations and Installation teams
* Ensure alignment between technical design, compliance standards and production capability
📊 Additional Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate records of estimating activity and pipeline opportunities
* Support global alignment of standards, documentation and training
* Attend internal meetings and reporting forums as required
✅ What We’re Looking For
* Strong background in estimating within construction, manufacturing or building products
* Proven experience managing teams, ideally across multiple regions
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Experience with configuration / quoting tools (e.g. Driveworks) and CRM systems
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Commercially aware with the ability to balance accuracy and efficiency
💡 Why Apply?
* Key leadership role within a growing international business
* Opportunity to shape global processes and strategy
* Collaborative, values-driven environment focused on quality and innovation
📩 For a confidential discussion, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions.
Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction Vacancies and Specification Positions within: Door, window, Hardware, Ironmongery, Locks, Fenestration, Hinges, Architectural, Interior Products, Access Control, Fire, Security, Building Products, Fixing, Fasteners, Construction
Salary description
£80000.00 - £100000.00 per year