Estimator (Structural Steel)

Murphy International Limited; Kildare; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + holidays buy/sell

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Life assurance & health screening

Private healthcare allowance

Death in service

Professional development

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for an Estimator (Structural Steel) to join our Newbridge team. You will prepare accurate estimates, review tender drawings, and contribute to tender deliverables, aligning with project requirements.

The ideal candidate is degree qualified (Quantity Surveyor or Engineer) with at least 5 years' experience in structural steel, with strong cost estimation, drawing interpretation, and tendering skills. We offer a competitive package and career development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor or Engineer with minimum 5 years' experience in structural steel.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, construction processes, and commercial practices.
• Ability to interpret structural engineering and architectural drawings, including complex steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates with the work winning team.
• Review tender drawings and documents to determine the scope of works and tender deliverables.
• Attend tender start-up, mid bid and adjudication meetings; site visits as required.
• Produce BOQs for scopes of projects; create enquiry schedules for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and align quotations with project specifications; update risk register.
• Maintain estimating templates, cost databases and tracking systems; support client reports.
• Maintain good relations with client and supply chain.

Skills

Structural steel

Cost estimation

Tendering

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Education

Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor or Engineer

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Estimator (Structural Steel)

Murphy is recruiting for a Estimator (Structural Steel) to work with our Natural Resources team on in Newbridge We maintain, operate, modify, design, construct and commission new energy networks and facilities across four countries; guiding our customers through the challenges of the energy transition and supporting their commitments to achieve net zero emissions. We provide safe and reliable specialist services as a trusted Engineering, Procure, Fabrication, Maintain and Decommissioning (EPFCM&D) partner. This includes work with onshore and offshore oil, gas pipelines, gas diversions and renewable energies.

What you will be doing:

Prepare accurate estimates in conjunction with the work winning team Review tender drawings and documents to determine the scope of works and tender deliverables Attend tender start-up, mid bid and adjudication meetings and make site visits as required. Prepare BOQs for scopes of projects Produce enquiry schedules for suppliers and subcontractors required from the tender documentation, drawings and specifications issued. Evaluate returned quotations from suppliers and where necessary enter correspondence with suppliers to bring quotations in line with the project specification requirements. Input to project risk register and attends a project risk meeting in the presence of Estimators, Planning Engineers, Design Co-ordinators and Clients representatives. Ensure correct use of contract Schedule of Rates where required. Attend post tender negotiations with client. Attend Tender Handover meetings in the presence of Estimators and projects team. Prepare commercial documents for tender handover to projects team. Maintain and update estimating templates, cost databases and tracking systems. Input into internal and client reports. Maintain good working relations with client, together with our supply chain.

Who we are looking for:

Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor or Engineer Minimum 5 years' experience within the structural steel industry. Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, construction processes, and commercial practices. Proven ability to interpret structural engineering & architectural drawings, including complex steel structures. Excellent knowledge of methods of measurement, quantity take-offs, and cost estimation. Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively within a team environment and consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Desirable Experience:

Previous involvement in bridge steelwork projects or other large-scale infrastructure projects. Experience working on complex and technically challenging structural steel contracts.

Personal Attributes:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks. Commercially aware with a solution focused approach. Professional &reliable

What you will get in return

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.