Estimator

ALINX; Dublin; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare cover

Car allowance

Company vehicle

Structured career development

Job summary

ALINX in Dublin seeks an Estimator to join its commercial construction team. You will prepare detailed cost estimates from drawings and tender documents, identify risks and commercial opportunities, and source quotations to strengthen competitive positions.

You will work with the QS team through pre-contract negotiations and handover, maintaining budgets and strong stakeholder relationships. The role requires a third-level qualification in engineering/quantity surveying/construction management

Qualifications

• Minimum three years estimating or commercial experience within Irish construction.
• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, costs, and tender processes in the Irish market.
• Clear communicator capable of engaging with clients, subcontractors and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Identify risks, gaps and commercial opportunities within tender packages.
• Source competitive quotations from subcontractors and suppliers and maintain cost data.
• Analyse subcontractor and supplier packages, including risk assessments and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with the Quantity Surveying team through pre‑contract negotiations and handover.
• Manage preliminary budgets through tender processes and finalise budgets with the team.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management degree

Job description

Estimator | Commercial Construction | Dublin | €70,000+

Role Overview

A leading construction group with operations across Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe is looking for an experienced Estimator to join its commercial team in Dublin. This is a front-end commercial role where your work directly shapes how the business wins and prices major projects. You will report into the Senior Estimator and Commercial Director and operate as a key part of a high-performing pre-construction function.

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare detailed, accurate cost estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documentation across commercial construction projects.
• Identify risks, gaps and commercial opportunities within tender packages to strengthen the company's position.
• Source competitive quotations from subcontractors and suppliers and keep the cost database current and accurate.
• Analyse and evaluate subcontractor and supplier packages, including risk assessments and value engineering options.
• Work alongside the Quantity Surveying team through pre-contract negotiations and project handover.
• Manage preliminary budgets throughout the full tender process and agree final budgets with the commercial and project teams before handover.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers at tender and negotiation stage.
• Monitor market pricing, industry trends and regulatory changes to keep estimates commercially sharp and compliant with company governance standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years of estimating or commercial experience within Irish construction, ideally gained with a tier 1 main contractor.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, outputs and current labour, plant and material costs in the Irish market.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with a sharp commercial instinct.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tenders, deadlines and documentation simultaneously.
• Clear communicator who can engage confidently with clients, subcontractors and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and methodical in approach, with a track record of delivering accurate, well-structured tender submissions.

What Is On Offer

• Base salary of €70,000, with flexibility above this for a more senior profile.
• Pension, life assurance and healthcare cover.
• Car allowance or company vehicle.
• A structured career development programme with a defined path from Estimator to Senior Estimator to Estimating Manager.