Novax Recruitment Group
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Estimator – Structural Steel
Location: Newport
Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
The Opportunity
Every project starts with one question.
Can it be delivered?
Before the first piece of steel is fabricated, before the cranes arrive on site, someone has already turned drawings into a commercially successful plan.
This is your opportunity to become that person.
You'll be joining a well-established structural steel contractor whose work can be found across major infrastructure, aviation, rail and architecturally complex projects throughout the UK and beyond. From airport developments to landmark steel structures, you'll play a key role in helping secure the projects that shape the business's future.
Working alongside experienced commercial and project teams, you'll be trusted to develop competitive tenders that balance technical accuracy with commercial success.
The Role
You'll help win exciting structural steel projects by:
- Producing accurate estimates from structural drawings and project specifications.
- Preparing take-offs, bills of quantities and competitive tender submissions.
- Working with suppliers and subcontractors to secure the best commercial solutions.
- Identifying project risks and supporting value engineering opportunities.
- Collaborating with engineering and commercial teams throughout the tender process.
- Helping shape bid strategies that convert enquiries into secured projects.
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No two tenders are the same, giving you exposure to a wide variety of technically interesting work across multiple sectors.
What you will need
Essential
- Previous estimating experience within construction or structural steel.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Confident communication skills with both technical and commercial teams.
Desirable
- Experience estimating structural steel fabrication and erection projects.
- Knowledge of Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and tender preparation.
- Understanding of value engineering and commercial risk management.
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Why This Role?
- Work on major aviation, rail, infrastructure and specialist construction projects.
- Join a business with a strong pipeline of technically challenging work.
- Become a key part of the commercial team with genuine influence over project success.
- Clear opportunities for progression as your experience grows.
- Supportive and collaborative environment where you'll continue to develop your estimating career.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
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If you're an Estimator looking for projects that challenge you and a business where your work genuinely influences what gets built, we'd love to tell you more.
Apply today for a confidential conversation, and we'll share the full details of the business, the projects, and why this could be your next career move.
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