Structural Steel Estimator — Hybrid & Tender Specialist

Novax Recruitment Group; New Ross; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to join a growing team in New Ross. You will build detailed estimates for steel fabrication and erection projects, analysing drawings, specs and tender docs to establish scope, risks and opportunities.

This role requires strong numerical and commercial awareness, experience with tender submissions, and the ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Background within structural steel or an associated construction environment.
• Strong understanding of structural steel drawings and engineering documentation.
• Proven experience preparing tender submissions.
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed estimates for structural steel fabrication and erection projects.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish scope, risks and opportunities.
• Complete material take-offs, schedules and detailed project costings.
• Source and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations to build competitive tender submissions.
• Work with clients, engineers, project managers and the wider commercial team throughout the tender process.
• Support successful project handovers and value engineering discussions when required.

Skills

Structural steel estimation

Tender submissions

Multi-tender management

Client and engineer collaboration

Education

Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

BIM / Tekla drawings (Nice to Have)

Job description

Novax Recruitment Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to join a growing team in New Ross. You will build detailed estimates for steel fabrication and erection projects, analysing drawings, specs and tender docs to establish scope, risks and opportunities.

This role requires strong numerical and commercial awareness, experience with tender submissions, and the ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.