Senior Estimator

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Athlone; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Estimator for a well-established structural steel contractor in Athlone, Ireland. The role focuses on leading tenders for steel fabrication and erection packages, aligning with design and operations teams to deliver robust submissions.

The ideal candidate will have proven senior estimator experience in structural steel, strong costing capabilities, and a strategic approach to pricing and risk.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the structural steel sector
• Strong technical understanding of steel fabrication, connection detailing, and site erection processes
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously, including large and complex projects
• Strong commercial acumen with a strategic approach to pricing and risk
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and organisational capability
• Confident communicator able to engage with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed and accurate tenders for structural steelwork projects
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and employer's requirements to fully understand project scope
• Complete material take-offs and assess fabrication, coating, transport, and erection costs
• Liaise with design, detailing, procurement, and operations teams to build robust and deliverable submissions
• Evaluate risk, identify value engineering opportunities, and develop commercial strategies
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure best value
• Attend pre-tender meetings and support post-tender negotiations where required
• Mentor junior estimators and maintain structured, auditable tender documentation

Skills

Tendering leadership

Drawings interpretation

Material take-offs

Costing & pricing

Stakeholder liaison

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Estimator - Structural Steel

Location: Athlone, Ireland
Salary: €80,000 - €100,000 + Package (DOE)
Type: Permanent | Hybrid Working Available

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established structural steel contractor seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their commercial team in Athlone. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in securing and delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, and infrastructure steel projects.

The successful candidate will lead the tendering process from initial enquiry through to final submission, ensuring competitive, accurate, and commercially sound bids for structural steel fabrication and erection packages.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will:

• Lead the preparation of detailed and accurate tenders for structural steelwork projects

• Interpret drawings, specifications, and employer's requirements to fully understand project scope

• Complete material take-offs and assess fabrication, coating, transport, and erection costs

• Liaise with design, detailing, procurement, and operations teams to build robust and deliverable submissions

• Evaluate risk, identify value engineering opportunities, and develop commercial strategies

• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure best value

• Attend pre-tender meetings and support post-tender negotiations where required

• Mentor junior estimators and maintain structured, auditable tender documentation

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the structural steel sector

• Strong technical understanding of steel fabrication, connection detailing, and site erection processes

• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously, including large and complex projects

• Strong commercial acumen with a strategic approach to pricing and risk

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and organisational capability

• Confident communicator able to engage with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary package (€80,000 - €100,000 DOE)

• Hybrid working flexibility

• Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging steel projects

• Clear progression pathway within a stable and growing organisation

• Collaborative and experienced leadership team

This is a key senior appointment within the business, offering real influence over project acquisition and commercial success.

If you're an ambitious Senior Estimator looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.