Civil Estimator – Water & Utilities Tender Leader

Vickerstock; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our tendering team, working with the Bid Manager to deliver accurate, competitive cost estimates for civil engineering and utilities projects nationwide.

You will review drawings, specifications and BOQs, obtain subcontractor quotations, maintain cost information through the tender process and contribute to risk analysis and value engineering to secure winning bids.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Estimator roles within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes for civil projects.
• Experience estimating civil infrastructure, utilities, water or wastewater projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Experience engaging with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Bid Manager to ensure timely delivery of tenders.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for civil engineering and utilities projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities.
• Obtain and assess competitive quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain cost information throughout the tender process.
• Participate in risk analysis, value engineering and tender review meetings.
• Support pre-contract handovers with cost information to the project team.
• Keep up-to-date with market rates, material costs and subcontractor pricing.

Skills

Tender estimation

Cost management

Drawings interpretation

Bid collaboration

Procurement liaison

Education

Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Job description

Vickerstock in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our tendering team, working with the Bid Manager to deliver accurate, competitive cost estimates for civil engineering and utilities projects nationwide.

You will review drawings, specifications and BOQs, obtain subcontractor quotations, maintain cost information through the tender process and contribute to risk analysis and value engineering to secure winning bids.