Senior Estimator

Global Professional Consultants; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

31 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Cycle To Work Scheme

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants are recruiting a Senior Estimator to join Ireland's Main Contractors on a range of civil projects. You will base in Newry or Belfast with travel to sites as required, handling NEC contracts and cost controls.

You’ll drive estimates, budgets and bills of quantities, oversee procurement, and manage subcontractors while ensuring project financial performance and compliance with NEC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying/estimation or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in quantity surveying within civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost control and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all project costs to keep within budget.
• Prepare and evaluate cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities.
• Manage NEC contracts, interpret clauses, and handle compensation events.
• Analyse variations and manage claims per NEC guidelines.
• Conduct cost analysis and risk assessments for ongoing projects.
• Oversee procurement, negotiate with subcontractors, track performance.
• Prepare detailed reports on project financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Assist in contract document preparation and variations.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost estimation

Procurement

Contract management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying/Estimation

Tools

COINS

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Due to continued growth, new contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, Ireland's Main Contractors have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join their team working on a wide variety of projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with NEC contracts and a strong background in civil engineering/construction projects. You will be working on a wide range of projects from residential, commercial, leisure etc. This role will be based in the Newry or Belfast office with flexibility to travel to sites as required.

Role:

• Oversee and manage all project costs to ensure that projects are completed within budget.
• Prepare and evaluate cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities for our projects.
• Manage NEC contracts, including interpreting contract clauses, managing early warnings, and assessing compensation events.
• Analyse and assess variations, manage claims in compliance with NEC guidelines, and ensure timely resolution of any contract issues.
• Conduct cost analysis and risk management for ongoing projects.
• Oversee procurement processes, negotiate with subcontractors, and manage subcontractor performance.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Assist in the preparation of contract documents and manage contract variations.

Requirements:

• Relevant bachelor's degree in quantity surveying/ Estimation
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in quantity surveying within the Civil Engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost control, and procurement processes.
• Proven experience with NEC contracts is essential.
• Proficient in the use of COINS, Primavera P6, MS Project software and MS Office suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pension
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• More excellent benefits included