Senior Estimator - Dublin 18

Vickerstock; Dublin; On-site; EUR 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock, in partnership with an established Irish main contractor, seeks a Senior Estimator to join the commercial team in Dublin 18. The role involves leading tender preparation for residential, commercial, healthcare and education projects, and delivering detailed cost estimates and pricing schedules.

You will manage tenders from enquiry through submission, review drawings and documents, obtain quotations, identify risks and work with internal teams to ensure accurate, competitive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an Estimator or Senior Estimator role in Ireland.
• Experience with a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, subcontractor packages and current market rates.
• Experience preparing and managing tenders for medium to large-scale projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and submission of competitive tenders for a variety of construction projects.
• Review tender drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and pricing schedules.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
• Collaborate with commercial, design and operational teams throughout the tender process.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, viable and submitted on time.
• Support tender presentations, negotiations and post-tender clarifications.
• Contribute to estimating procedures and tendering strategies.

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Senior Estimator - Dublin 18

Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with an established Irish main contractor who are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join their commercial team in Dublin 18.

With a strong presence across the Irish construction market, the business has built an extensive portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, healthcare and education sectors. Their work spans both public and private developments, with a continued focus on quality, collaboration and delivering projects to the highest standards.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to €110,000+ depending on experience.
• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company vehicle.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the preparation and submission of competitive tenders for a variety of construction projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and pricing schedules.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
• Working closely with the commercial, design and operational teams throughout the tender process.
• Ensuring tender submissions are accurate, commercially viable and submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting tender presentations, negotiations and post-tender clarifications.
• Contributing to the development of estimating procedures and tendering strategies.

What you will need:

• Extensive experience in an Estimator or Senior Estimator position in Ireland.
• Previous experience working with a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, subcontractor packages and current market rates.
• Experience preparing and managing tenders for medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of construction costs and contractual requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to strict deadlines.