Civil Estimator – Renewables for T&D Projects

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

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