Estimating Manager (Construction)

Global Professional Consultants; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function for civil infrastructure and public realm projects across Ireland. Based at our Clonmel head office, you will own the tendering process and develop commercial strategies.

The role requires senior estimating experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines while driving cost accuracy and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience within civil engineering estimating.
• Previous experience in a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager role.
• Strong background pricing major civil infrastructure and public realm projects.
• Proven experience with roads, bridges, utilities, drainage, and local authority works.
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs, contracts, and procurement processes.
• Experience managing tender submissions from prequalification through to award.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating function within the business
• Oversee the preparation and submission of tenders for major civil engineering projects
• Review and assess tender opportunities, identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Develop tender strategies and provide commercial input during bid decisions
• Manage the preparation of detailed cost plans, estimates, and pricing submissions
• Review first principle estimates including labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor costs
• Manage relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and external stakeholders
• Coordinate with directors, project managers, engineers, and commercial teams throughout the tender process
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines
• Provide guidance and support to estimating team members
• Develop estimating procedures, systems, and best practices
• Analyse completed projects to improve future estimating accuracy
• Support business development through market intelligence and tender opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Tender management

Negotiation

Communication

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Estimating Manager – Civil Infrastructure & Public Realm Projects (Clonmel, Co. Tipperary)

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead their estimating function from their head office in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

The company specialises in delivering major civil infrastructure and public realm projects across Ireland, including roads, bridges, active travel schemes, urban regeneration, utilities, drainage, and local authority infrastructure projects.

This is a senior opportunity for an experienced estimating professional to take ownership of the tendering process, develop commercial strategies, and play a key role in driving the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating function within the business
• Oversee the preparation and submission of tenders for major civil engineering projects
• Review and assess tender opportunities, identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Develop tender strategies and provide commercial input during bid decisions
• Manage the preparation of detailed cost plans, estimates, and pricing submissions
• Review first principle estimates including labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor costs
• Manage relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and external stakeholders
• Coordinate with directors, project managers, engineers, and commercial teams throughout the tender process
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines
• Provide guidance and support to estimating team members
• Develop estimating procedures, systems, and best practices
• Analyse completed projects to improve future estimating accuracy
• Support business development through market intelligence and tender opportunities

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience within civil engineering estimating
• Previous experience in a Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager role
• Strong background pricing major civil infrastructure and public realm projects
• Proven experience with roads, bridges, utilities, drainage, and local authority works
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs, contracts, and procurement processes
• Experience managing tender submissions from prequalification through to award
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office packages

What’s on Offer

• Competitive senior-level salary (€100,000 – €115,000 DOE)
• Senior leadership role within an established civil engineering contractor
• Based in Clonmel head office