Estimator

Global Professional Consultants Ireland; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary circa €60,000 to €70,000 – DOE

Pension

Benefits package

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants Ireland is seeking an Estimator to join their Dublin office. The successful candidate will manage tenders for various projects, focusing on both high-rise residential and commercial sectors.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience with a main building contractor, especially in Ireland. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an estimator for a main building contractor.
• Experience working in Ireland is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tender from receipt to submission.
• Liaise with internal and external tender teams.
• Evaluate quotations and align them with project specifications.
• Prepare cost plans and feasibility studies.

Skills

5 years' experience with a Main Building contractor

Strong preference for local market experience

Estimating and cost planning

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Estimator

A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor requires an Estimator to work out of our client’s Dublin office. The successful Estimator will be responsible for a range of projects across various sectors including both high‑rise residential and commercial. The ideal candidate will have 5 years’ experience with a Main Building contractor in Ireland or the UK, with a strong preference for local market experience.

Duties

• Manage the tender from receipt, through to submission and post‑tender queries.
• Liaise with and manage the internal and external tender team.
• Mark up enquiries to be sent out to the supply chain, organise Bills Of Quantities production and obtain material quotes where necessary.
• Evaluate returned quotations from supply chain and liaise with supply chain members to bring quotations in line with the project specification requirements.
• Prepare and evaluate risk and opportunity.
• Arrange and prepare commercial documents for Tender Handover meetings.
• Review supply chain performance quarterly.
• Attend pre‑qualification, mid‑tender and post‑tender interviews.
• Visit sites to obtain feedback.
• Prepare cost plans, feasibility studies and liaise with Clients.

Requirements

• Construction‑related degree.
• The Estimator must have 5 years’+ experience working as an estimator for a main building contractor or similar.
• Must have experience working in Ireland.

Benefits

• Salary circa €60,000 to €70,000 – DOE.
• Pension.
• Benefits package.