Structural Steel Estimator

About the Role

We are supporting an Australian client in establishing their first offshore hire within their estimating function. This role is a specialist Structural Steel Estimator position, focused on fabrication-level costing and detailed estimate breakdowns—not high-level or generalized construction estimating.

This is a hands-on, technical role suited for candidates who understand how steel components are actually fabricated and can confidently justify pricing based on real production inputs.

The role is split approximately:

• 60% Estimating
• 40% Coordination & Project Support (including drafting exposure)

You will work closely with a highly technical client and play a key role in delivering accurate, commercially sound estimates that directly impact project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Cost Analysis

• Prepare detailed, bottom-up cost estimates for structural steel and fabrication projects
• Break down and justify costs across:
  • Labor (including welding and fabrication time)
  • Materials
  • Workshop / production processes
• Interpret and estimate from:
  • Fabrication drawings
  • Structural and engineering plans
• Develop bill of materials (BOM)-level costing, ensuring accuracy and traceability
• Validate estimates against actual project costs and fabrication outputs

Technical Coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams on drawings, fabrication requirements, and project scope
• Support coordination between estimating, drafting, and production teams
• Assist in ensuring smooth handover of awarded projects to operations

Client Interaction & Commercial Support

• Work directly with a technical, detail-oriented client
• Clearly explain and defend estimating logic and pricing assumptions
• Respond to project queries with both technical accuracy and commercial awareness

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• Strong background in structural steel or fabrication estimating
• Proven experience in:
  • Workshop or fabrication-based costing
  • Labor and welding calculations
  • Detailed cost breakdowns (not high-level estimates)
• Ability to explain estimating methodology clearly and logically
• Experience working on:
  • Industrial, warehouse, or structural steel projects

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AU, UK, or US projects or standards
• Familiarity with drafting or fabrication workflows
• Experience working in a remote or client-facing setup