Senior Civils Estimator

GMC Utilities Group; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GMC Utilities Group in Galway is seeking an experienced Senior Civils Estimator to join our Pre-Construction team.

You will lead the preparation and submission of competitive tenders for civil engineering and utility projects, coordinating with Design, Operations and Commercial teams to secure major infrastructure wins. We value collaboration, safety and quality, and encourage mentoring of junior estimators.

Qualifications

• Experience as senior civils estimator in infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, pricing and submission of competitive tenders for civil engineering and utility infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with Design, Operations, Commercial and Project Delivery teams to develop winning tender solutions.
• Identify and evaluate commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering proposals.
• Provide detailed handovers to project delivery teams upon award.

Skills

Tender pricing

Bid management

Cost estimation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Are you looking to become part of a collaborative team whilst maximising your potential to grow and develop within your career?

The Role.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experiencedSenior Civils Estimatorto join our Pre-Construction team inGalway. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing major infrastructure projects while working alongside a highly experienced management and delivery team.

The successful candidate will lead the preparation of high-quality, competitive tender submissions, ensuring robust commercial and technical solutions that support GMC's continued growth across the utilities and civil engineering sectors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, pricing and submission of competitive tenders for civil engineering and utility infrastructure projects.
• Manage all aspects of assigned tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and contract requirements.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop accurate cost estimates, pricing models and bid strategies.
• Collaborate with Design, Operations, Commercial and Project Delivery teams to develop winning tender solutions.
• Identify and evaluate commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering proposals.
• Prepare tender programmes and methodologies in conjunction with operational teams.
• Support post-tender negotiations and client presentations where required.
• Ensure all tender submissions align with GMC's quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Provide detailed handovers to project delivery teams upon award.
• Support and mentor junior estimators and members of the wider pre-construction team.
• Maintain awareness of market conditions, supply chain developments and industry trends.

Become a part of something bigger.

At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service and we aim to work collaboratively towards our common goals.

GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like-minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. If you require any specific accommodations, we will make every reasonable effort to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [e-mail].

In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.

Our Future.

Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland’s leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values.

One of our core values is to “Focus on the Future”.

Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.

We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people’s quality of life throughout generations, and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland’s infrastructure of tomorrow, today. #ind