Estimator

Novax Recruitment Group

The Role

Overview

Prepare and deliver cost estimates for large-scale structural steel fabrication projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost estimating
  • drawing analysis
  • purchase orders
  • vendor quotations
  • project scope
  • collaboration

Tasks

-Prepare detailed cost estimates -Support estimating for fracture-critical work and complex fabrication projects -Participate in meetings to define project scope and requirements -Analyze engineering drawings and interpret specifications -Generate purchase orders and assist with bid proposals -Source materials and obtain vendor quotations -Collaborate with engineers, shop foremen, project managers, vendors, and customers

Requirements

  • 3+ years
  • steel estimating
  • tekla
  • excel
  • fabrication
  • aisc

What You Bring

Structural Steel Estimator -Minimum of 3 years’ experience in structural steel estimating (required) -Experience using estimating software (such as Tekla) -Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets -Hands-on steel fabrication or erection experience -Knowledge of AISC standards and industry codes

Benefits

💰Compensation: $75-115K

The Company

About Novax Recruitment Group

-Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Manchester, the company grew rapidly to support recruitment across multiple global locations including the UK and US. -It delivers high‑value, bespoke hiring solutions in complex sectors like energy, manufacturing, construction and public infrastructure. -Led by ex‑industry professionals, they bridge technical skills gaps by placing candidates in both permanent and contract roles. -Typical projects include placements in automotive, aerospace, steelwork, data centres, housing development, and public sector programmes. -Operating from Manchester, Sunnyvale, New York and Austin, they serve clients from pre‑construction planning to delivery across civil, utilities, tech and finance.

Sector Specialisms

Public Sector

Manufacturing

Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Construction

Automotive

Aerospace

FMCG

Precision Engineering

Electronic / Software

Medical

Defence

General Manufacturing

Steelwork

Engineering

Social Work

Housing

Trades

Business Support

Finance

HR

Mining

Metals

Technical