Senior Estimator

Murphy International Limited; Kildare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare allowance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wedding bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Murphy International Limited is hiring a Senior Estimator to join the Transportation & Infrastructure team in Kildare or Dublin. You will prepare analytical estimates for tenders, attend meetings, and manage changes to tender prices.

The role offers exposure to some of Ireland's largest tenders and requires strong communication and coordination across design, commercial and project teams. You will review ITT documents, prepare BOQs, and contribute to risk and commercial success across

Qualifications

• CSCS Card required and relevant trades exposure.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 7 years' construction experience with site exposure.
• Experience with public sector clients and private sector clients.
• Proven estimating experience in civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Attend project start-up meetings and site visits.
• Produce enquiry schedules from tender documents, drawings and specs.
• Identify tender deliverables from Project Designers.
• Evaluate supplier quotations against project specs.
• Prepare BOQs for project scopes using CCS Candy.
• Contribute to risk registers and attend risk meetings.
• Attend tender price settlement meetings with the Chief Estimator.
• Prepare commercial documents for project handover and close out.

Skills

CSCS Card

Quantity Surveying degree

7+ years experience

Public sector experience

Private sector experience

Estimating experience

ITT review

Civil estimating

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

CCS Candy

Job description

Job Description

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Estimator to work with our Transportation & Infrastructure team based in Kildare or Dublin. With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks - our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries. We dedicate ourselves to being 'better engineered' to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

Main Purpose of Role

Murphy is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to prepare analytical estimates for a project to be used within the tender submission. Following the submission of the tender, the Senior Estimator will be responsible to attend meetings, negotiate and record all changes to the tender price as required. The Senior Estimator will also be responsible for the complete tender submission as necessary. This is an exciting role with the opportunity to work on some of the largest tenders in Ireland

What you will be doing

• Attend project start-up meetings and make site visits.
• Produce enquiry schedules for required scopes and packages from tender documents, drawings and specifications.
• Identify tender deliverables required from Project Designers.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and align them with project specification requirements.
• Prepare BOQs for project scopes using estimating software (CCS Candy).
• Contribute to the project risk register and attend risk meetings with estimators, planners, designers and client representatives.
• Attend tender price settlement meetings with the tender team and Chief Estimator.
• Attend tender handover meetings and prepare commercial documents for the project team.
• Carry out duties in line with Murphy Quality and Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Support the Chief Estimator in coordinating with functional leaders to resolve issues and develop accurate estimates.
• Make tender amendments based on client feedback and respond to tender queries from project teams.
• Review contract details with the Contract Manager/Senior Management to assess delivery capability.
• Review tender documents to assess scope, risks, complexity and provide feedback to the Chief Estimator.

Who we are looking for

• CSCS Card (relevant type)
• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Engineering / Construction Management or Similar
• Minimum 7 years' construction experience and site experience on projects
• Experience of public sector clients and private sector clients
• Proven successful estimating experience in civil engineering, including undertaking role of an estimator
• Extensive variety in types of work priced
• Be able to review ITT Technical & Commercial documentation on an individual project basis
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others

What you'll get in return

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development

Other Murphy benefits

Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.