Estimator

Lucas Executive Search; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a candidate for project cost estimation in Northern Ireland. The role requires liaising with internal teams and understanding complex civil engineering documentation. Candidates must have 3 years of relevant experience and a clean driving license. The position offers an opportunity to work within a reputable engineering business known for quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in costing Architectural Fabrications / Miscellaneous Metalwork.
• At least 3 years industry experience in a similar role.
• Ability to read, analyse and extract data from complex civil engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal teams to develop a Tendering Plan.
• Assess tender information and client requirements.
• Prepare detailed and auditable Quotations and Tenders on time.
• Manage potential Estimating Risks effectively through the project cycle.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Construction

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established, privately owned engineering business with a strong reputation for quality and delivery. Their work is often secured through competitive tendering, and they pride themselves on their technical expertise and long-standing client relationships. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for compiling estimates of project costs to provide a potential client with the tendered products and services. The role involves assessing Materials, Labour, Plant and other Equipment required to deliver the project.

Main Responsibilities

• Liaise with Design, Commercial & Operations Teams to develop a Tendering Plan within Project / Client Deadlines
• Assess tender information to fully understand the client requirements
• On completion of tender review, engage with all internal departments and communicate all relevant commercial and technical requirements
• Work with all internal and external parties to source reliable information and to produce accurate and detailed cost information
• Using best practice and company systems, produce detailed and accurate take offs from drawings
• Use all company systems to electronically manage, archive and store all project documentation (in line with company quality procedures)
• Manage potential “Estimating Risks” effectively through the project cycle – clearly communicating any assumptions or qualifications under consideration and to protect the interests of the company
• Prepare detailed and auditable Quotations and Tenders of the highest quality and on time
• Attend meetings with clients as required – Travelling to England time to time
• Provide all required documentation to the internal teams as part of the Project Handover Process
• Work with the Commercial, Design and Operational teams; Pre, Mid & Post tender to minimise risk
• Work with the Commercial, Design and Operational teams; to assist in identifying, changes and to maximise contractual value from Project Extra’s / Variations

The Person

• Experience in costing Architectural Fabrications / Miscellaneous Metalwork
• Have at least 3 years industry experience in a similar role
• The ability to read, analyse and extract the relevant data from complex civil engineering documentation
• A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel

Reply Instructions

If you feel you have the necessary skills and attributes, then please send your CV via the relevant method. Alternatively call Samantha for a confidential discussion.

Skills

• Estimating
• Quantity Surveying
• Construction