Estimator

McKeon Group; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Income Protection and Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid Work Options

Job summary

McKeon Group in Ireland seeks an Estimator to join our team, tendering for a wide variety of projects and ensuring detailed estimates from drawings and specifications. You will report to the Estimating Manager and contribute to a collaborative, target-driven environment.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a strong pension and protection package. A BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics and at least three years of estimating experience are required.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience in main contracting.
• Strong IT skills in MS Excel, Project, Word and pricing packages.
• Ability to prepare a Bill of Quantities.
• Ability to accurately take off from drawings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries and prepare detailed tender review reports.
• Full responsibility for estimating construction projects.
• Liaise with design teams, PQS firms or others to meet specifications.
• Attend and update pipeline meetings to review current tenders.
• Source pre-project information.
• Break down large fixture packages into trade packages and sub-contracting sections.
• Analyse sub-contractor quotations and check inclusions/exclusions.
• Assist in sub-contractor selection.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Word

Pricing packages

Bill of Quantities

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics

Job description

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Estimator

McKeon Group specialise in planning, managing and delivering detail-focused, high-quality projects for our clients. We operate across a range of sectors including commercial, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, retail and education. Through discipline, experience, expertise and quality specialists, we work with our clients, design and project teams to create, restore and develop new space in fine detail.

McKeon Group prides itself on its exceptional and motivated people. Great care and attention goes into recruitment to obtain the highest quality and experience and to ensure that all personnel fit and add to the Group’s ethos.

What's the opportunity?

We are seeking an Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our Estimating Manager tendering for a wide variety of projects.

Level: Reporting to Estimating Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

• Reviewing tender enquiries and preparation of detailed tender review reports.
• Full responsibility for estimating construction projects.
• Liaising with the design team, PQS firm or other to ensure detail and specifications are met.
• Attending and updating regular pipeline meetings to review current tender submissions.
• Sourcing pre-project information.
• Breaking down large fixture packages into trade packages and sub-contracting sections of the work.
• Analysing sub-contractor quotations and checking inclusions and exclusions.
• Assisting in the process of sub-contractor selection.
• Performing other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits of joining us in the Role:

• McKeon Group prides itself on its exceptional and motivated people and you will be joining a professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of diverse and high profile projects
• Pension Scheme
• Income Protection and Death in Service scheme
• Membership of Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent opportunity to advance your career and progress within the Group
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Hybrid Working Options

Skills / Experience / Qualifications Required:

• BSc. In Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics
• Minimum 3 years of Estimating experience in Main Contracting.
• Strong IT Skills in MS Excel, Project, Word and Pricing packages
• Ability to prepare a Bill of Quantities
• Ability to accurately take off from drawings
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once.
• Should have the ability to work well in a team based environment

Practicalities

Salary: DOE, Starting from €50,000 per annum

Our core values

Quality

We take pride in excellence and never settle for anything less.

Sustainability

We’re building a better future by putting people and the planet first.

Integrity

We build relationships on trust and respect, always acting with transparency and fairness.

Brilliance

We are innovative, curious and always strive to be the best.

Client commitment

We go above and beyond to deliver what matters most to our clients.