Senior Civil Estimator: Tenders & Infrastructure

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction in Galway, Ireland, is seeking an experienced estimators professional to lead competitive tenders for civil engineering and utilities projects. You will price from first principles, review documents and build detailed rates, drawing on a broad mix of pipelines, networks and treatment facilities.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with operations, engineering and commercial teams to deliver deliverable, competitive submissions and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Substantial estimating experience within civil engineering or utilities contractor environment.
• Engineers or project managers with strong civils and utilities delivery experience moving into estimating will be considered.
• Experience across water, gas, power, telecoms or renewable energy infrastructure.
• Ability to price from first principles with understanding of construction methods.
• Familiar with NEC and PWC contracts; CCS Candy experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of competitive tenders for civil engineering and utilities projects and frameworks
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and contract conditions to identify scope, risks and opportunities
• Build up detailed rates from first principles, covering labour, plant, materials and subcontract elements
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring scope completeness and value
• Develop methodologies and programmes with operations teams to support pricing and tender submissions
• Prepare risk registers, qualifications and clarifications, and present tender summaries to senior management
• Attend site visits and tender meetings with clients, design teams and partners
• Support handover of successful tenders to delivery teams
• Mentor and guide junior estimators within the pre-construction team

Skills

Estimating experience

Civil utilities delivery

First principles pricing

Tender pricing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

CCS Candy

Job description

GEDON™ | Precision Search for Complex Construction in Galway, Ireland, is seeking an experienced estimators professional to lead competitive tenders for civil engineering and utilities projects. You will price from first principles, review documents and build detailed rates, drawing on a broad mix of pipelines, networks and treatment facilities.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with operations, engineering and commercial teams to deliver deliverable, competitive submissions and