Estimator

Fortis Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from experienced estimators

Support towards SCSI or RICS chartered

Competitive salary

Job summary

Fortis Recruitment is assisting an Irish construction contractor in identifying an ambitious estimator to grow with the business.

You will work with experienced estimators and the commercial team to price tenders for civil and infrastructure projects, building cost plans and bills of quantities while learning how a growing contractor prices risk.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 2 years' estimating or QS experience in construction, ideally with a contractor.
• Exposure to civil engineering or infrastructure work is a strong advantage.
• Confidence with quantity take-off and rate build-ups.
• Strong Excel skills; CostX or Candy experience is a plus.
• Ability to work to tight tender deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications to understand scope and risk.
• Take off quantities and build up rates for labour, plant and materials.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and bills of quantities for civil and infrastructure tenders.
• Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, then analyse and compare returns.
• Support tender submissions, including pricing schedules and clarifications.
• Attend site visits and tender meetings with the wider team.
• Maintain a cost database of rates, prices and supplier information.
• Hand over successful tenders to the project and commercial teams.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Tendering

Teamwork

Deadline driven

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics/Civil Engineering

Tools

CostX

Candy

Excel

Job description

Our client is an Irish construction contractor headquartered in the North Dublin region, delivering large infrastructure projects nationwide and it is in a serious growth phase.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to grow your estimating career on bigger, more complex projects than most early-career estimators get near. You will work alongside experienced estimators, QS's and the broader commercial team, building tenders that win work while learning how a growing contractor prices risk.

As the business scales, there is real scope to progress quickly into a senior estimating role.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications to understand scope and risk.
• Take off quantities and build up rates for labour, plant and materials.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and bills of quantities for civil and infrastructure tenders.
• Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, then analyse and compare returns.
• Support tender submissions, including pricing schedules and clarifications.
• Attend site visits and tender meetings with the wider team.
• Maintain a cost database of rates, prices and supplier information.
• Hand over successful tenders to the project and commercial teams.

What You Will Bring

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Around 2 years' estimating or QS experience in construction, ideally with a contractor.
• Exposure to civil engineering or infrastructure work is a strong advantage.
• Confidence with quantity take-off and rate build-ups.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with estimating software such as CostX or Candy is a plus.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work to tight tender deadlines.
• A curious, team-first attitude and a real interest in progressing.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary and package
• Hands-on experience pricing major infrastructure projects early in your career.
• Mentoring from experienced estimators and commercial leaders.
• Support towards SCSI or RICS chartership.
• A growing Irish contractor where good people are noticed and progress quickly.