Estimator

Collen Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen Construction in Dublin is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. Based in the Dublin office, you will tender for projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe, coordinating with the Estimating Team to prepare competitive bids.

Key requirements include a third level qualification in Quantity Surveying and 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role. You will manage tender bids from enquiry to submission, assess documents, and prepare cost plans with strong time management.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar estimator role.

Responsibilities

• Managing the tender bid from receipt of tender enquiry to submission of final bid.
• Undertaking careful inspection of tender documents including bills of quantities, specifications, contract, etc.
• Working closely with the Estimating Team in preparing tender enquiries for issue to the market.
• Working within the agreed procurement strategy.
• Collating quotes for comparison and selection for inclusion in the priced tender.
• Conducting risk identification, value management and cost control.
• Meeting with key stakeholders and subcontractors throughout the tender period.
• Developing standard prelim allowances for inclusion in the priced tender.
• Collaborating with Bid and Contracts Managers and wider Operations Team to determine site logistics and prelim allowances.
• Preparing budgets and cost plans in a similar manner to priced tenders.
• Presenting the priced tender to the Pre-Construction Director at adjudication stage.
• Preparing for pre and post tender meetings.
• Maintaining awareness of different building contracts and health and safety implications.
• The ability to prepare tenders with little oversight while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong time management and communication skills are essential.

Skills

Tendering

Budgeting

Cost control

Stakeholder communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Bills of Quantities

Job description

Collen are seeking to recruit an experienced Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for tendering projects across all sectors of the industry. They will be based in the Dublin office, while tendering for projects across regions in Ireland / UK / Europe.

Key requirements include:

• Third level qualification in Quantity Surveying
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role

Reporting to the Estimating Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the tender bid from receipt of tender enquiry to submission of final bid
• Undertaking careful inspection of tender documents including bills of quantities, specifications, contract etc
• Working closely with the Estimating Team in the preparation of tender enquiries for issue to the market
• Working within the agreed procurement strategy
• Collating quotes for comparison and selection for inclusion in the priced tender
• Conducting risk identification, value management and cost control
• Meeting with key stakeholders and subcontractors throughout the tender period
• Developing standard prelim allowances for inclusion in the priced tender
• Working closely with the Bid and Contracts Managers and wider Operations Team to determine site logistics and prelim allowances
• Preparing budgets and cost plans in a similar manner to priced tenders
• Presenting the priced tender to the Pre-Construction Director at adjudication stage
• Preparing for pre and post tender meetings
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use; and assessing the implications of health and safety regulations
• The ability to prepare tenders with little oversight while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role, as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.

Collen is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment and onboarding experience. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support at any stage of the recruitment process or upon joining the company, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.