CSA Estimator

Talent Hired; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible base location Cork/Dublin/Wat

Career progression

Job summary

Talent Hired is hiring a CSA Estimator to support major power infrastructure tenders across Ireland. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, structural and architectural works, review drawings, and work closely with engineering, planning and procurement teams to ensure competitive pricing.

The role involves quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities, supplier enquiries, and evaluating quotations. Travel to site visits and tender meetings is required, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a CSA Estimating role.
• Experience estimating civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience preparing quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities.
• Flexibility to travel for site visits, surveys and tender meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for civil, structural and architectural (CSA) works on power infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications to fully understand project scope and client requirements.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and develop Bills of Quantities
• Attend site visits to assess project conditions and identify potential construction constraints.
• Prepare and issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
• Review and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for technical compliance and commercial value.
• Work closely with engineering, planning and procurement teams throughout the tender process.
• Assist in developing tender programmes and pricing strategies for major infrastructure projects.
• Participate in pre-tender and post-tender meetings with internal stakeholders and clients where required.
• Support the handover of successful projects to the delivery team, ensuring a smooth transition from tender stage through to project execution.

Skills

CSA Estimating

Cost estimation

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Stakeholder communication

Job description

CSA Estimator

Location: Cork, Dublin or Waterford

About the Company

Our client is a leading Irish engineering contractor with an established presence across Ireland and Europe. They deliver large scale engineering and infrastructure projects in sectors including Data Centres, Life Sciences and Power Infrastructure.

What's the Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to work on the tendering and pre-construction phases of major power infrastructure, substation and grid connection projects across Ireland. Working alongside engineering, planning and procurement teams, you'll play a key role in developing accurate, competitive tenders that support the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

What will I be doing?

• Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for civil, structural and architectural (CSA) works on power infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications to fully understand project scope and client requirements.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and develop Bills of Quantities
• Attend site visits to assess project conditions and identify potential construction constraints.
• Prepare and issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
• Review and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for technical compliance and commercial value.
• Work closely with engineering, planning and procurement teams throughout the tender process.
• Assist in developing tender programmes and pricing strategies for major infrastructure projects.
• Participate in pre-tender and post-tender meetings with internal stakeholders and clients where required.
• Support the handover of successful projects to the delivery team, ensuring a smooth transition from tender stage through to project execution.

What experience and skills do I need?

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a CSA Estimating role.
• Previous experience estimating civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience preparing quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities.
• Flexibility to travel for site visits, surveys and tender meetings as required.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible base location from Cork, Dublin or Waterford.
• Long term career progression with one of Ireland's leading engineering contractors.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.