Junior Structural Steel Estimator – Start Your Career

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Cavan; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate / Junior Estimator for structural steel in Cavan, Ireland. You will join an estimating team and gradually take on responsibility as you learn the process.

You will read tender drawings, prepare take-offs, develop costings, review quotations and assist with tender submissions, working with Senior Estimators and project teams. This is a career-start role for a candidate with a degree in QS/Engineering and a proactive, numbers-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• A Degree, HND or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Civil/Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• A good understanding of construction drawings.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Good Microsoft Excel / Office skills.
• The ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of structural steel tenders and estimates.
• Read tender drawings, specifications and project information to understand what is being priced.
• Complete steelwork take-offs and measurements, building your understanding of quantities and materials.
• Develop accurate material, labour and fabrication costings with guidance from the estimating team.
• Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and learn how pricing decisions are made.
• Prepare tender submissions and assist with bid queries and clarifications.
• Work alongside Senior Estimators and the wider Contracts and Project Management teams, giving you exposure to what happens after a tender is won.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Deadline driven

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction / Civil-Structural Eng degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate / Junior Estimator for structural steel in Cavan, Ireland. You will join an estimating team and gradually take on responsibility as you learn the process.

You will read tender drawings, prepare take-offs, develop costings, review quotations and assist with tender submissions, working with Senior Estimators and project teams. This is a career-start role for a candidate with a degree in QS/Engineering and a proactive, numbers-driven mindset.