Estimator | Structural Steel

Elite Talent Hub; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub seeks an experienced Structural Steel Estimator based in Ireland to join a leading engineering and infrastructure contractor. Newbridge, Co. Kildare, is the focus, with involvement across Ireland and the UK on major infrastructure and energy packages.

You will prepare accurate estimates, review drawings, take-offs and BOQs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver competitive tenders on time.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel estimating for infrastructure or heavy steelwork projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Experience completing quantity take-offs and preparing BOQs.
• Strong commercial awareness with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders to tight submission deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for structural steel packages across infrastructure and energy projects.
• Review tender drawings and contract documents to establish full scope of works.
• Complete material take-offs and BOQs.
• Produce enquiry packages and schedules for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify commercial and technical risks within tender documentation.
• Attend tender start-up, mid-bid and adjudication meetings.
• Carry out site visits to assess project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement and construction teams during the tender process.
• Support the preparation and submission of competitive tenders within deadlines.

Skills

Structural steel estimating

Tendering

Reading drawings

BOQ preparation

Commercial awareness

Deadline management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Civil Engineering degree

Structural Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

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.

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.