Senior Civils Estimator

Glanua; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to lead detailed civil estimates for water and wastewater projects in Ireland. You will develop robust tender submissions, assess buildability, and provide cost guidance throughout the design and tender stages.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ civil estimating experience in relevant sectors, with proven ability to deliver accurate, competitive costings for major municipal programmes. A strong command of estimating tools and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil estimating within the water, wastewater or related infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record in developing accurate, competitive civil estimates for complex treatment plant projects.
• Experience working with public utility clients including Uisce Éireann or UK water companies is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and numerical capability with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed, accurate civil estimates based on drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Ensure estimates reflect realistic construction risk, align with governance and standards.
• Engage during design development to assess buildability, installation methods and material choices.
• Provide early stage cost guidance during tendering to support optioneering and value for money.
• Development of Target Cost Submissions and Construction programmes.
• Work with design and discipline leads to prepare staff schedules and resource plans.
• Procurement planning: identify suppliers, negotiate terms and evaluate quotations.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of sector developments and market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Civil engineering principles

Estimating software

Communication skills

Organization skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: On site / Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil
Salary: Negotiable salary

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 500+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

The Role:

We are seeking an accomplished and highly proficient Senior Civil Estimator to join Glanua, a recognised leader in the water and wastewater sector. This role will be central to the success of our tendering activities across major municipal programmes for Uisce Éireann and AMP8 frameworks with Thames Water, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water. The successful candidate will bring strategic insight, technical depth and the ability to shape competitive, high quality proposals that reflect Glanua’s commitment to excellence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Senior Civil Estimator are outlined as follows:

· Develop detailed, accurate and fully evidenced civil estimates based on drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

· Ensure estimates reflect realistic construction risk, align with Glanua governance and adhere to relevant industry standards.

· Engage actively during design development to assess buildability, installation methods, material selection and opportunities for innovation.

· Provide early stage cost guidance during tendering to support optioneering and ensure optimum value for money.

3. Risk and Governance Compliance

· Ensure all risk management, commercial governance and approval procedures are followed and fully documented.

· Provide clear assumptions, exclusions and clarifications to support robust commercial decision making.

4. Target Cost Preparation

· Development of Target Cost Submissions and Construction programmes.

· Work with design and discipline leads to prepare detailed staff schedules and resource plans that reflect delivery requirements.

5. Procurement Planning

· Work with buyers to develop procurement plans, identify suitable suppliers and subcontractors and negotiate commercial terms.

· Issue enquiries, evaluate quotations and secure competitive pricing for materials, equipment and subcontract services.

6. Technical and Industry Awareness

· Maintain an up to date understanding of sector developments, installation methods and market trends.

· Apply this knowledge to strengthen tender competitiveness and ensure accuracy in cost modelling.

· Develop and refine financial models for framework submissions, including staff rate development and commercial scenario analysis.

· Support price fix reviews with clear justification of key mechanical cost drivers.

8. Cost Coding and Feedback

· Use Glanua’s standardised cost coding system to support cost capture, project benchmarking and future estimating accuracy.

· Provide feedback to improve cost libraries, production rates and estimating methodologies.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Senior Civil Estimator are outlined as follows:

1. Experience

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil estimating within the water, wastewater or related infrastructure sectors.

· Proven track record in developing accurate, competitive civil estimates for complex treatment plant projects.

· Experience working with public utility clients including Uisce Éireann or UK water companies is strongly preferred.

2. Skills

· Advanced analytical and numerical capability with exceptional attention to detail.

· Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, treatment processes and installation methods.

· Proficiency in estimating software, digital take off tools and Microsoft Office applications.

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

· Strong organisational ability with a proven capability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced tendering environment.

At Glanua, we believe that people are the core of the business. We know that to build successful.

creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We

provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.