Estimator | Structural Steel

Elite Talent Hub Recruitment; Kildare; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub Recruitment is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Estimator for a permanent, full-time role in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. You will join a work-winning team delivering major infrastructure and energy projects across Ireland and the UK.

Role focuses on preparing accurate tenders for structural steel packages, reviewing drawings and contract docs, producing BOQs, and coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel estimating or related role.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and tender documentation.
• Experience with take-offs and BOQ preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for structural steel packages.
• Review tender documents to define full scope of works.
• Create material take-offs and BOQs.
• Prepare enquiry packages and obtain supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• Identify commercial/technical risks in tender packs.
• Attend tender start-up and bid meetings and site visits as required.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement and construction teams.
• Support timely submission of competitive tenders and handovers.

Skills

Structural steel estimating

Tender preparation

Quantity take-offs

BOQ preparation

Quotations analysis

Tender management

Commercial awareness

Multi-tender coordination

Education

Quantity Surveying or Civil/Structural Engineering qualification

Job description

We are currently hiring an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to join a leading engineering and infrastructure contractor based in Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with a background in structural steel fabrication, bridges, heavy steelwork or infrastructure projects to join an established work-winning team delivering major projects across Ireland and the UK.

Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sector: Structural Steel | Infrastructure | Energy

The Role

Working as part of the estimating and work-winning team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for structural steel packages across a range of infrastructure and energy projects.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing detailed and accurate estimates for structural steel packages.
• Reviewing tender drawings, specifications and contract documentation to establish the full scope of works.
• Completing material take-offs and preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Producing enquiry packages and schedules for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identifying commercial and technical risks within tender documentation.
• Attending tender start-up, mid-bid and adjudication meetings.
• Carrying out site visits where required to assess project requirements.
• Working closely with engineering, commercial, procurement and construction teams throughout the tender process.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of competitive tenders within agreed deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate estimating records and supporting tender handovers following successful awards.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in structural steel estimating or a closely related estimating position.
• Experience within structural steel fabrication, bridges, heavy engineering, civil infrastructure or major construction projects is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to interpret structural drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience completing quantity take-offs and preparing BOQs.
• Good understanding of steel fabrication and erection methodologies.Experience obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to demanding submission deadlines.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a permanent position with a well-established engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure and energy projects.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on technically challenging structural steel packages while joining a business with a strong long-term project pipeline and opportunities for career progression.

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