Estimator

Elite Talent Hub; Connacht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub seeks an experienced Estimator for its pre-construction team in Oranmore, Co. Galway. You will prepare cost estimates and tender submissions for residential, commercial and civil projects, working with design and commercial teams to secure opportunities.

The role requires interpreting drawings and tender documents, strong numerical skills and proficiency in Excel and estimating software. You’ll manage several tenders under tight deadlines in a dynamic contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret tender documentation, drawings and employer requirements.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Experience pricing residential, commercial or civil engineering projects.
• Proficient in Excel and pricing software.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender docs, drawings and employer requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bills of quantities.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and assess risks and opportunities.
• Prepare tender submissions within deadlines.
• Collaborate with design, commercial and operational teams.
• Attend pre/post tender meetings with clients and stakeholders as required.
• Maintain and update pricing databases and cost information.
• Support value engineering and handover to project delivery teams.

Skills

Tender pricing

Cost estimation

Take-offs

Excel

Estimating software

Cost databases

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Multiple tenders

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics / Construction Management degree

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Our client is a well-established and highly respected main contractor with a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, healthcare and education sectors throughout the West of Ireland.

Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team based in Oranmore, Co. Galway. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful tendering and acquisition of diverse construction projects while contributing to the continued success of a growing business.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions for a range of construction projects.

Location: Oranmore, Co. Galway
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Key responsibilities:

Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and employer requirements.

Preparing detailed cost estimates and bills of quantities for residential and commercial projects.

Obtaining and evaluating quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.

Conducting quantity take-offs and analysing project risks and opportunities.

Preparing comprehensive tender submissions within strict deadlines.

Liaising with the design, commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process.

Attending pre-tender and post-tender meetings with clients and stakeholders as required.

Maintaining and updating cost databases and pricing information.

Supporting value engineering initiatives to identify cost-effective solutions.

Assisting with handover meetings to project delivery teams upon successful award of projects.

Monitoring market trends, material costs and subcontractor pricing to ensure competitiveness.

Key Requirements:

• Experience pricing residential, commercial or relevant Civil Engineering projects.

Strong understanding of construction methodologies, specifications and procurement processes.

Ability to interpret technical drawings and tender documentation.

Excellent numerical, analytical and commercial skills.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work to tight deadlines.

Relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or a related discipline.

If you are an ambitious Estimator seeking the opportunity to join a progressive contractor with a strong reputation for quality and delivery, we would be delighted to hear from you.