Senior Estimator — Civil Tender Leader

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health, wellbeing & lifestyle supports

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd. in Ireland seeks a Senior Estimator to lead costings for civil projects with strong estimating and on-site delivery insight. You will support tender submissions, material and subcontractor enquiries, and BOM production to ensure competitive bids.

The role requires 5+ years in estimating, familiarity with Design & Build, and knowledge of Public Works contracts including FIDIC/NEC. Audit-ready records and proactive bid reviews are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in Civil Engineering or Construction, with at least 5 years in an estimating role.
• Strong understanding of onsite operations, construction sequencing, resources, and real-world delivery challenges, preferably with experience as a Project Manager or equivalent.
• Experience on civil engineering projects; direct site experience is an advantage.
• Proven track record in preparing tenders and leading submissions.
• Experience participating in estimate reviews and adjudication processes.
• Familiarity with the Public Works Contract, FIDIC, NEC, and related forms of contract.
• Experience working on Design & Build projects is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Irish civil engineering/construction supply chain is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Log, track, and manage tender documentation including addendums and client correspondence.
• Prepare subcontractor enquiry schedules from tender team input.
• Issue subcontract enquiries with clear scopes of work.
• Issue material enquiries and benchmark against market conditions.
• Organise the production of Bills of Quantities and carry out spot checks for accuracy.
• Follow up tender returns, raise queries, and maintain live schedules.
• Review design information on Design & Build tenders for value engineering.
• Compile clarifications and maintain audit-ready records.
• Incorporate late tender amendments into costings and submissions.
• Contribute to risk and value engineering schedules and bid budgets.

Skills

Onsite construction experience

Tendering

Cost analysis

Subcontractor enquiries

Bills of Quantities

Project management background

FIDIC/NEC familiarity

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying

Valid CSCS card

Professional body membership desirable

Evidence of ongoing professional development in estimating/pre-construction/commercial management

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd. in Ireland seeks a Senior Estimator to lead costings for civil projects with strong estimating and on-site delivery insight. You will support tender submissions, material and subcontractor enquiries, and BOM production to ensure competitive bids.

The role requires 5+ years in estimating, familiarity with Design & Build, and knowledge of Public Works contracts including FIDIC/NEC. Audit-ready records and proactive bid reviews are essential.