Construction - Junior Civil Estimator

Glanua; Munster; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua invites applications for a Junior Civil Estimator to support the Estimating and Commercial teams in preparing competitive tenders for civil engineering and water/wastewater projects. Ideal for graduates or early-career professionals in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or construction needing hands-on estimating experience.

You will work closely with Estimators, Project Managers and Design Teams to gain exposure to the full tender process, from reviewing tender docs to bid submission

Qualifications

• No specific qualification required; open to graduates or early-career professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Estimating with preparation of competitive civil engineering tenders.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and cost build-ups for bids.
• Prepare pricing schedules and maintain tender records.
• Obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers and review them.
• Support tender submissions and clarify tender queries.
• Assist with project risk identification and cost forecasting.
• Liaise with Design, Engineering and Procurement teams to gather information.

Skills

Communications

Engineering

Priority Planning

Teamwork

Job description

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

The Role: As a Junior Civil Estimator, you will support the Estimating and Commercial teams in the preparation and submission of competitive bids for civil engineering and water/wastewater infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyor or construction professional looking to develop their estimating and commercial experience within a growing engineering and construction business. Working closely with Estimators, Project Managers, Design Teams, Subcontractors and Suppliers, you will gain exposure to the full tender process, from reviewing tender documentation and preparing quantities through to cost build-up and bid submission. Glanua is committed to developing its employees, and this role provides a clear opportunity to build your technical, commercial and estimating skills with ongoing training and career development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Estimating team in the preparation of competitive civil engineering tenders.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and measurement of civil works.
• Prepare and maintain pricing schedules and cost build-ups.
• Obtain and review quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with the commercial analysis of subcontractor and supplier prices.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Assist with identifying project risks, assumptions, exclusions and opportunities.
• Maintain tender trackers, pricing information and supporting records.
• Liaise with internal teams including Design, Engineering, Procurement and Project Delivery.
• Assist with preparing tender queries and clarification requests.
• Support the Estimator with the preparation of bid programmes and resource requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of cash flow and project cost forecasts.
• Develop an understanding of contract requirements, commercial risks and change control.
• Support the preparation of monthly commercial reports and project cost information.
• Assist with the preparation and review of subcontractor payment applications.
• Maintain accurate estimating and tender documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and within agreed tender deadlines.
• Undertake other estimating and commercial duties as require.

Personal Attributes / Values

• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Commercially aware with an interest in construction and estimating.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team player who can also work independently.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet challenging deadlines.
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Positive and proactive “can do” attitude.
• Comfortable working in a busy and fast-p

• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Engineering
• Competency Skills: Priority Planning, Teamwork