Senior Estimator

Turner-; Blackrock; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Global projects exposure

Diverse, collaborative team

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost management on large-scale civil projects. You will analyse project documents, prepare detailed estimates, and coordinate with engineers and management to ensure cost efficiency and timely reporting.

You will mentor junior estimators, review pricing with suppliers, and apply industry standards including NEC contracts. This role offers a path to global opportunities and a dynamic, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in cost management and estimation.
• 5+ years experience on civil/rail/transit/airport or commercial construction projects.
• Familiar with DBB/DB/CMAR/GMP contracting approaches.
• Experience with Candy, CostX or similar estimating software.
• Experience implementing costing frameworks within a PMO.
• Experience on large civil engineering projects in rail/water/aviation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates with appropriate detail level.
• Analyze documents and plans to identify cost drivers.
• Evaluate risks and opportunities affecting budget.
• Present cost estimates to senior management, contractors and vendors.
• Source up-to-date pricing data to support estimates.
• Review and finalize estimates for current market conditions.
• Mentor junior estimators and support reporting of estimate changes.
• Coordinate with project management and engineering on scope.

Skills

Cost management

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Problem solving

IT literacy

Team collaboration

Estimating processes

Education

Level 8 degree in Engineering/Construction

Professional memberships (AACE/PMI/APM/RICS)

Tools

Candy

CostX

NEC contracts

Excel

Adobe Acrobat / MS Office

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Due to continued growth in our Infrastructure team are looking for a Senior Estimator to work with our clients, on the delivery of large scale projects.

Acting as a key figure in preparing detailed cost estimates, analysing project documents, and evaluating risks and opportunities. The role holder is responsible for communicating findings and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely project cost management.

The Senior Estimator is responsible for the review of estimate data and finalising unit cost pricing. The role holder will collaborate with engineers, supervise cost estimates, train junior estimators, and support the reporting cycle for estimate changes. The role holder will coordinate with the project management and engineering functions throughout the estimate development process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates to an appropriate level of detail consistent with the available design information.
• Analyse documents, drawings, and project plans to identify factors that may influence project cost.
• Provide continuous evaluation of estimates to determine the potential risks or opportunities that may influence the completion of the project to ensure it remains within budget.
• Communicate cost estimating deliverables and findings to senior management, contractors, and vendors through presentations and reports.
• Obtain accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, and suppliers to support estimate preparation, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
• Review and finalise estimates to reflect current market conditions and specific project conditions.
• Review historical benchmark cost information and identify any significant variances.
• Collaborate proactively withorganisation to gain a clear understanding of the project scope to support estimate preparation and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Provide continuous training and mentorship to junior and intermediate level estimators.
• Proactively support the reporting cycle that clearly communicates estimate changes and the rationale behind them, ensuring clarity and comprehensiveness in routine reporting.
• Prepare and review material take offs from documents and drawings.
• Review contract documents to understand scope of work and cost allowances for scope changes.
• Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role.

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in cost management and estimation.
• 5+ years experience conducting cost management and estimation on active civil, rail / transit, airport, or commercial construction project.
• Knowledge of various types of contracting methods such as, Design/Bid/Build (DBB), Design Build (DB), Construction Management At Risk (CMAR), Guarantee Maximum Price (GPM) etc.
• Experience with estimating software such as Candy, CostX, or similar.
• Tangible experience of implementing the costing and estimating frameworks within a PMO function.
• Experience in large, civil engineering projects in the rail, water or aviation sectors, we will also consider candidates who have experience on other large, Civil Engineering infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of the NEC formofContract

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive estimating.
• Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to maintain the estimating process and timeline.
• Strong understanding of Information Technology in the performance of work including Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Deep understanding of industry-specific technical aspects.
• Ability to identify and assess potential risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in negotiating with vendors and contractors.
• Precision in preparing detailed estimates and reviewing project documents.
• Strong knowledge of estimation and project management software.
• Ability to supervise, train and mentor junior and intermediate estimators.
• Skill in identifying and resolving issues that may impact project costs.

Qualifications

Formal Education Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g., Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying is preferrable but not required.

Professional Memberships

• Membership of a relevant professional organisation is preferable but not essential i.e. AACE International, Acoste, PMI, APM, SCSI / RICS, IEI or similar

Additional Information

What we offer you:

• Full time
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• 23days Annual leave
• Opportunity to work on impactuful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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