Senior Estimator – Tender Lead (Ireland/UK/Europe)

Collen Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen Construction in Dublin is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will tender projects across Ireland / UK / Europe from our Dublin office.

Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will manage bids end-to-end, inspect tender documents, prepare budgets and cost plans, and collaborate with the Estimating Team and wider Operations to ensure accurate, timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Managing the tender bid from receipt of tender enquiry to submission of final bid.
• Undertaking careful inspection of tender documents including bills of quantities, specifications, contract etc
• Working closely with the Estimating Team in the preparation of tender enquiries for issue to the market
• Working within the agreed procurement strategy
• Collating quotes for comparison and selection for inclusion in the priced tender
• Conducting risk identification, value management and cost control
• Meeting with key stakeholders and subcontractors throughout the tender period
• Developing standard prelim allowances for inclusion in the priced tender
• Working closely with the Bid and Contracts Managers and wider Operations Team to determine site logistics and prelim allowances
• Preparing budgets and cost plans in a similar manner to priced tenders
• Presenting the priced tender to the Pre-Construction Director at adjudication stage
• Preparing for pre and post tender meetings
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use; and assessing the implications of health and safety regulations
• The ability to prepare tenders with little oversight while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role, as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.

Skills

Tendering

Budgeting

Cost control

Stakeholder liaison

Time management

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Collen Construction in Dublin is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will tender projects across Ireland / UK / Europe from our Dublin office.

Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will manage bids end-to-end, inspect tender documents, prepare budgets and cost plans, and collaborate with the Estimating Team and wider Operations to ensure accurate, timely submissions.