Senior Estimator – Civil & Utilities Tenders

Vickerstock; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its civil engineering tendering team in Castlebar. The successful candidate will prepare accurate cost estimates for major water, wastewater and public realm projects, liaising with Bid Managers and procurement to secure competitive bids.

The role requires proven estimator experience in civil infrastructure, strong drawing/specification interpretation, and a proactive, cost-conscious mindset to support winning tenders across nationwide projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator/Estimator within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering project delivery and tendering processes.
• Experience estimating civil infrastructure, utilities, water or wastewater projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Experience engaging with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain and assess competitive pricing.
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Collaborative, deadline-driven approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Bid Manager to ensure effective and timely tender delivery.
• Preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for civil engineering and utilities projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and project requirements.
• Obtaining and assessing competitive quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Developing and maintaining accurate cost information throughout the tender process.
• Participating in risk analysis, value engineering and tender reviews.
• Identifying potential commercial and delivery risks within tender opportunities.
• Supporting pre-contract handovers with cost information to delivery teams.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market rates and material costs.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Tendering

Cost estimates

Drawings interpretation

Subcontractor pricing

Civil engineering

Procurement collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Vickerstock is seeking a Senior Estimator to join its civil engineering tendering team in Castlebar. The successful candidate will prepare accurate cost estimates for major water, wastewater and public realm projects, liaising with Bid Managers and procurement to secure competitive bids.

The role requires proven estimator experience in civil infrastructure, strong drawing/specification interpretation, and a proactive, cost-conscious mindset to support winning tenders across nationwide projects.