Senior Estimator

Stewart Construction; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart Construction in Ireland (Galway) seeks a proactive Senior Estimator to drive tendering for high-profile projects across commercial, industrial and educational sectors.

You will review documents, prepare cost plans and build up rates, mentor junior estimators, and ensure H&S compliance while supporting the delivery team after award.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar.
• At least 5 years estimating with a main contractor or PQS/contractor mix.
• Record of pricing building projects worth €5m+ from first principles.
• Good knowledge of PWC forms and Irish public procurement.
• Confident use of CostX, Bluebeam or similar take-off software.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and drawings, and decide bid strategy with the Managing Director.
• Measure and price works: build up rates, prepare BOQs and set out preliminaries.
• Get, compare and normalise subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Produce cost plans and value engineering options for design-and-build clients.
• Price public works contracts (PWC) and framework mini-competitions, including quality submissions.
• Spot risks, qualifications and clarifications, and price them.
• Present tenders at settlement meetings with the senior team.
• Hand won jobs over to the delivery team, then track tender performance and win rates.
• Mentor junior estimators and keep the cost database up to date.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Estimating experience

Tender strategy

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Job description

Stewart Construction, a top Irish Contractor with over 120 years of excellence in the industry, is currently seeking a proactive and organised Senior Estimator to join our growing and supportive team.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals on prestigious commercial, industrial, and educational projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your experience with a company known for delivering high-quality work across Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Review tender documents and drawings, and decide bid strategy with the MD
• Measure and price works: build up rates, prepare BOQs and set out preliminaries
• Get, compare and normalise subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Produce cost plans and value engineering options for design-and-build clients
• Price public works contracts (PWC) and framework mini-competitions, including quality submissions
• Spot risks, qualifications and clarifications, and price them
• Present tenders at settlement meetings with the senior team
• Hand won jobs over to the delivery team, then track tender performance and win rates
• Mentor junior estimators and keep the cost database up to date
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies

What you'll bring

Essential

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar
• At least 5 years estimating with a main contractor, or a mix of PQS and contractor experience
• A record of pricing building projects worth €5m+ from first principles
• Good knowledge of PWC forms and Irish public procurement
• Confident use of CostX, Bluebeam or similar take-off software

Desirable

• Hotel, education, life sciences or refurbishment experience
• SCSI, RICS or CIOB membership, or working towards it
• Manual Handling and Safe Pass