Senior Estimator

Walls; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Professional subscription support

Additional benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Walls Construction seeks a Senior Estimator to lead the preparation and delivery of tenders for a range of construction projects in Ireland. You will manage the estimating process from enquiry through to tender submission, working with Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design and Operations teams.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline and 8–10 years of estimating experience with a main contractor, with strong commercial awareness and analytical skills to identify

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline.
• 8–10 years estimating experience with a main contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of complex tenders.
• Review tender documentation and identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates and tender analyses.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries and negotiations.
• Support value engineering and tender handovers.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Estimator will lead the preparation and delivery of accurate, competitive, and commercially sound tenders for a range of construction projects. Working closely with the Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design, and Operations teams, the role involves managing the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of complex tenders.
• Review tender documentation and identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates and tender analyses.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries and negotiations.
• Support value engineering and tender handovers.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline.
• 8-10 years estimating experience with a main contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Rewards & Benefits

• A competitive and attractive rewards package, including car allowance, pension scheme, professional subscription support, and additional benefits.
• Opportunities for increased responsibility, continued professional development, and long-term career progression within the organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion at Walls Construction

At Walls Construction, we believe diversity strengthens our business and inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and valued.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling community.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any support.