Estimating Manager - Structural Steel

Location: Athlone, Ireland

Industry: Structural Steel, Fabrication & Construction

Compensation: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits

Join a dynamic and growing structural steel and construction business delivering complex industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK. With strong in-house fabrication and erection capabilities, you'll play a key leadership role in driving the estimating function, ensuring accurate and competitive bids that help secure high-value projects.

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• Lead and develop the estimating team, ensuring accurate and timely tender submissions

  
  

• Analyse tender documentation including drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities

  
  

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing for structural steel and construction projects

  
  

• Collaborate with design, production, procurement, and commercial teams to optimise bids

  
  

• Present and negotiate tenders with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

  
  

• Review and improve estimating systems, processes, and cost databases

  
  

• Maintain strong client relationships and support business growth initiatives

  
  

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• Proven estimating experience within structural steel, heavy fabrication, or construction

  
  

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, risk, and resource planning

  
  

• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop a team

  
  

• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation xcfaprz skills

  
  

• Proficiency with estimating software and advanced Excel skills

  
  

• Full driving licence and willingness to travel locally as required

  
  

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• Take a strategic leadership role within a growing, respected engineering business

  
  

• Competitive salary package based on experience

  
  

• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing estimating team

  
  

• Work on varied and technically challenging projects with a supportive senior team