Estimator

GPC - Global Professional Consultants; Leinster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle/Fuel card

Job summary

GPC - Global Professional Consultants is seeking an Estimator to join our Longford team. You will own pricing and tendering for bespoke joinery and fit-out packages, ensuring accurate, competitive estimates and timely submissions.

You will review drawings and specs, price manufacture, finishes and installation, and liaise with suppliers and clients to secure best value. A background in carpentry/joinery or QS is preferred, with experience in main contractor pricing on commercial fit-out projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of joinery materials, manufacturing processes and installation methods.
• Experience with estimating/take-off software (e.g. Project Pak) is an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to manage multiple tenders under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings and specs to prepare material and labour take-offs.
• Price joinery and fit-out packages including manufacture, finishes, ironmongery, delivery and installation.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers/subcontractors and negotiate for best value.
• Prepare tenders, bills of quantities and cost breakdowns within deadlines.
• Attend pre-tender/site meetings and post-tender clarification meetings with clients and main contractors.

Skills

Read drawings

Attention to detail

Client communication

Multi-tender management

Education

Carpentry/joinery background or QS qualification

Tools

Project Pak

CAD software

Job description

A leading contractor is looking for an Estimator to join their team in their Longford office. The successful candidate will take ownership of the pricing and tendering function, producing accurate, competitive and well-documented estimates for bespoke joinery and fit-out packages. The role is central to securing profitable work and supports the transition of projects from tender stage to the project delivery team. Key Responsibilities Review tender documentation, architectural drawings and specifications to prepare detailed material and labour take-offs. Price bespoke joinery and fit-out packages, including manufacture, finishes, ironmongery, delivery and installation. Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating to secure best value. Prepare and submit tenders, bills of quantities and cost breakdowns within deadlines. Attend pre-tender meetings, site visits and post-tender clarification meetings with clients and main contractors. Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative solutions to improve competitiveness. Hand over secured projects to the project co-ordinator and workshop team, including scope, allowances and key exclusions. Assist with pricing variations and additional works on live projects. Maintain and develop the company pricing database, supplier rates and estimating records. Track tender outcomes and provide feedback to management on win rates and market pricing. Requirements Minimum 3 years estimating experience within joinery, fit-out or construction (joinery/fit-out strongly preferred). Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications. Sound knowledge of joinery materials, manufacturing processes and installation methods. Experience with estimating/take-off software (e.g. Project Pak) is an advantage. Commercially astute with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Able to manage multiple tenders concurrently and work to strict deadlines. Strong communication skills and comfortable dealing with clients, main contractors and suppliers. Full clean driving licence desirable Trade background in carpentry and joinery, or a qualification in quantity surveying/construction economics. Experience pricing for main contractors on commercial fit-out projects. Familiarity with CAD drawings and cutting-list/production software

• Package Salary €45k-€55k DOE
• Vehicle/Fuel card

Skills: Estimator TPBN1_IJ