Civil Estimator (Renewables)

Specialist Technical Services (STS Group); Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Group is seeking a CSA Estimator to join our Transmission & Distribution team in Ireland. You will prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for high-voltage substation and grid connection projects, reading drawings, analysing requirements, and coordinating with engineering, planning, and procurement.

The role covers reviewing RFQs, developing in-house BOQs, issuing RFQs for materials and subcontract packages, evaluating quotations for technical compliance and value, and supporting bid

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in CSA estimating.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Solid commercial awareness with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs to understand project scope, specifications, and tender requirements.
• Analyse project requirements to ensure all scope elements and compliance obligations are included in tender submissions.
• Attend site visits to assess project conditions and constraints.
• Perform quantity take-offs from design drawings and develop in-house BOQs.
• Collaborate with estimators to price civil, structural, and architectural elements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs for materials and subcontract packages.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for technical compliance, commercial competitiveness, and value.
• Work with project planners to develop tender programmes for civil works.
• Support handover of successful bids to Operations with clarity.
• Participate in pre-bid and post-bid meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

CSA Estimator wanted for our Transmission & Distribution team.

The Opportunity

The CSA Estimator will be part of the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) estimating team, responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for high-voltage substation and grid connection projects. The role requires strong technical, commercial, and analytical capabilities, along with close collaboration across engineering, planning, and procurement functions.

Some of the key duties of this role

• Review Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to fully understand project scope, specifications, and tender requirements.
• Analyse project requirements to ensure all scope elements and compliance obligations are incorporated into tender submissions.
• Attend site visits as required to assess project conditions and constraints.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from design drawings and develop in-house Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Collaborate with estimating team members to ensure accurate pricing of civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) elements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs for materials and subcontract packages to support competitive pricing.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for technical compliance, commercial competitiveness, and overall value.
• Work with project planners to develop detailed tender programmes for civil works.
• Support the handover of successful bids to the Operations team, ensuring continuity and clarity.
• Participate in pre-bid and post-bid meetings with clients and stakeholders as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in CSA estimating.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Solid commercial awareness with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant estimating software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for site visits and project meetings.

STS Group is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage experienced candidates from all walks of life to apply for this role.