Mayo Construction Estimator: Tender & Costing Expert

Arcon Recruitment Services; Connacht; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time position

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Arcon Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join a Mayo-based company. You will prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, review drawings and specifications, and work closely with the project and commercial teams throughout the tendering process.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with strong commercial awareness who is interested in joining an expanding business and developing their career.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within construction, engineering or a related sector.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience preparing take-offs, cost plans and tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for construction and engineering projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Complete material and labour take-offs.
• Prepare tender submissions, quotations and cost proposals.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Compare pricing and identify the most commercially suitable options.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work with Project Managers to develop project budgets and delivery plans.
• Identify potential commercial, technical and contractual risks.
• Attend site visits, pre-tender meetings and client meetings where required.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of material, labour and subcontractor costs.
• Review completed tenders and support the handover of successful projects to the delivery team.
• Assist with procurement and purchasing where required.
• Monitor market pricing and construction cost trends.
• Maintain accurate tender records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost estimation

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation

Education

Quantity surveying

Construction economics

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Arcon Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join a Mayo-based company. You will prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, review drawings and specifications, and work closely with the project and commercial teams throughout the tendering process.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with strong commercial awareness who is interested in joining an expanding business and developing their career.