Pharma Cost Estimator & Quantity Surveyor

AtkinsRéalis

Cork

Hybrid

EUR 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

International remote working

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to support major pharmaceutical and life sciences capital projects in Cork. You will join our Project & Programme Management team to plan, estimate and manage costs, working as part of an Owner's Representative team to ensure robust cost control and value-driven decisions.

You will prepare detailed estimates, perform take-offs from drawings and BIM, benchmark costs, validate supplier pricing and conduct bid analysis.

Qualifications

Experience in cost estimating, quantity surveying or commercial management.
Experience on pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, industrial or mission critical projects.
Strong understanding of construction costs, market pricing and estimating methodologies.
Experience preparing conceptual, pre-tender and detailed estimates.
Demonstrable quantity take-offs and cost reconciliations.
Excellent analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed cost estimates for pharmaceutical and life sciences capital projects.
Perform quantity take-offs from drawings, BIM models and design documentation.
Develop pre-tender estimates and benchmark costs against market intelligence.
Review and validate contractor and supplier pricing submissions.
Conduct bid analysis and reconcile tender returns against budgets and scope.
Prepare cost plans and estimate updates through the project lifecycle.
Source current pricing information from contractors and market databases.
Analyse project costs and identify risks, opportunities and cost-saving measures.
Support budget development, forecasting and cost reporting activities.
Collaborate with architects, engineers and project teams to align scope and estimates.
Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries and benchmarking information.
Prepare cost reconciliations and explain variances.
Participate in project meetings and provide commercial input for decisions.
Undertake site visits to review scope, progress and construction activities.