Senior Estimator - Dublin: Tender and Costing Lead

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

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