Assistant Estimator

Coffey; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey in Ireland's Galway civil engineering tendering team is seeking an Assistant Estimator to support the preparation of tenders across a range of civil and infrastructure projects. Working with experienced estimators, you will develop the technical and commercial knowledge needed to progress to Estimator level, taking off quantities, obtaining quotations, and analysing supplier quotes.

This role offers a pathway to advance within pre-construction, with structured guidance and exposure to

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant construction discipline or equivalent experience.
• Previous estimating experience or site exposure in civil engineering is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Take-off quantities and obtain quotations for materials.
• Develop scopes of work for subcontract packages and obtain quotations.
• Ensure tender enquiries contain required detail and that quotations are returned within tender timeframe.
• Analyse subcontractor and material quotations, including scope, exclusions and qualifications.
• Check quantities in clients' bills of quantities against drawings.
• Manage tender documentation and record keeping.
• Collaborate with estimating team, site teams and senior management to prepare accurate estimates.
• Maintain clear communication with suppliers, subcontractors, team members and senior management throughout the tender process.
• Develop estimating knowledge through tender experience, training and feedback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant construction discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Estimator to join our civil engineering tendering team. Working alongside experienced Estimators and other members of the pre-construction team, the successful candidate will support the preparation of tenders across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to develop a career in estimating, gaining experience across the tender process and developing the technical and commercial knowledge required to progress to Estimator level.

Definition:

A member of the tendering team who assists in the preparation and development of tender estimates for civil engineering projects, working under the guidance of Senior Estimators.

Responsibilities:

• Taking off quantities and obtaining quotations for materials.
• Taking off quantities, developing scopes of work for subcontract packages and obtaining quotations.
• Ensuring tender enquiries issued to suppliers and subcontractors contain the required level of detail and that quotations are received within the required tender timeframe.
• Analysing subcontractor and material supplier quotations, including scope, exclusions and qualifications.
• Checking quantities in clients' bills of quantities against tender drawings and other available information.
• Managing tender documentation and record keeping.
• Working with other members of the estimating team, site teams and senior management to obtain the information required to prepare accurate estimates.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with suppliers, subcontractors, team members and senior management throughout the tender process.
• Supporting other members of the estimating team as required and sharing relevant project and estimating knowledge.
• Developing estimating knowledge through tender experience, training and feedback, including an understanding of civil engineering construction methods, materials, plant and subcontract markets.

Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant construction discipline or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in an estimating role or experience on site in the civil engineering sector is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.