Estimator

Wills Bros Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

24 days annual leave + holidays

Professional development support

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Wills Bros Group is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator for its Sallins office. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and competitive tender submissions for major civil and infrastructure projects across Ireland.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of estimating experience in civil engineering, with a degree in Civil Engineering or related field, and strong Excel and BoQ skills. You will collaborate across pre-construction, commercial and operations teams to deliver robust

Qualifications

• 3–5 years estimating experience within construction or civil engineering.
• Experience with main contractor is desirable.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specs and tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for civil projects.
• Review drawings and bills of quantities to understand scope.
• Obtain and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and internal teams to clarify tender docs.
• Maintain records of estimates and tender documentation.
• Support commercial team with bid documentation and clarifications.
• Ensure timely completion of estimates within tender timelines.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost planning

Numerical analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction management degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Bills of Quantities

Job description

Build Your Future with Wills Bros

Wills Bros Ltd is one of Ireland's leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, delivering complex and high-profile projects nationwide.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Ireland, we are hiring an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator to join our pre-construction team, based in our Sallins office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimating professional with civil engineering experience to play a key role in the preparation of competitive tenders, cost estimates and commercial submissions for high-profile infrastructure projects.

Why Join Wills Bros?

At Wills Bros, we believe our success is built on our people. We offer a supportive, safety-focused environment where talented professionals can take ownership of their work, develop their skills and build long-term careers.

When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

• A strong pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across Ireland.
• Genuine career progression and professional development.
• Support towards professional memberships and chartership.
• A collaborative, safety-focused culture with experienced industry professionals.

Project Experience

Our teams deliver a diverse range of infrastructure projects including:

• Roads and transport infrastructure
• Bridges, structures, utilities and water infrastructure
• Earthworks, drainage and heavy civil engineering projects
• Public works and infrastructure schemes

The Role

As a Civil Engineering Estimator with Wills Bros, you will support the preparation of accurate, competitive and commercially robust tender submissions for civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Ireland.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender submissions, pricing schedules and cost plans for civil engineering projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documentation to understand project scope and requirements.
• Obtain, assess and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions and value engineering options during the tender process.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams as required.
• Support the preparation of commercial clarifications, tender queries and bid documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, quotations, assumptions and tender documentation.
• Work closely with the pre-construction, commercial, operations and business development teams.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately, competitively and within required tender timelines.

About You

We are interested in hearing from Civil Engineering Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Civil Engineers or commercially focused construction professionals who possess:

• A Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Must have 3–5 years' estimating experience within construction or civil engineering.
• Experience working with a main contractor is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering, infrastructure, heavy civils and public works projects.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, tender documentation and bills of quantities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with pre-construction, commercial and operational teams.
• A practical, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.

Career Development

Our estimating and pre-construction teams play a key role in securing the projects that shape Ireland's infrastructure.

At Wills Bros, we actively support career progression through:

• Professional development programmes and industry-recognised training
• Support for professional memberships, including Engineers Ireland where relevant
• Mentoring, coaching and exposure to major tender submissions
• Progression pathways within estimating, pre-construction, commercial management and leadership roles

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Income Protection and Death in Service Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme and Digital Doctor
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Company-funded professional development and membership support

No recruitment agencies, please.