Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle/Fuel card

Pension

Laptop

Phone

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants seeks an experienced Estimator for its Longford office. You will own pricing and tendering for bespoke joinery and fit-out packages, helping secure profitable work and transitioning tenders to delivery teams.

Key tasks include reviewing drawings, preparing cost breakdowns, negotiating supplier quotes, and maintaining the pricing database. The role requires strong attention to detail and timely tender submissions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating experience in joinery or fit-out.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of joinery materials and production methods.
• Experience with estimating software such as Project Pak.
• Detail oriented with strong accuracy.
• Excellent communication with clients and suppliers.
• Full driving licence desirable.
• Trade background in carpentry/joinery or QS qualification.
• Experience pricing for main contractors on commercial fit-out projects.
• Familiar with CAD drawings and cutting-list/production software.

Responsibilities

• Review tender docs, drawings and specs for take-offs.
• Price bespoke joinery and fit-out packages including install.
• Obtain and analyse supplier/subcontractor quotations and negotiate.
• Prepare tenders, bills of quantities and cost breakdowns on time.
• Attend pre-tender/site meetings with clients and contractors.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness.
• Hand over secured projects to project co-ordinator and workshop.
• Assist pricing variations on live projects.
• Maintain pricing database and supplier rates.
• Track tender outcomes and report on win rates.

Skills

Tendering

Drawings reading

Pricing accuracy

Negotiation

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Quantity surveying qualification

Construction economics

Tools

Project Pak

CAD software

Job description

A leading contractor is looking for anEstimatorto join their team in theirLongfordoffice. 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 2 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
• Pension
• Laptop
• Phone