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Estimator

Location: Ireland Salary: £60,000- 90,000 DOE

Estimator- Wicklow, Ireland 

£60,000- 90,000 DOE  

Our client is an established and successful specialist contractor undertaking Roofing, Cladding & Façade packages for Tier 1 Main Contractor across Ireland, UK, and Europe. They are particularly busy with data center projects and currently involved in multiple hyper-scale new build data center projects across Europe.    

Due to this continued growth, our client is now seeking an innovative and experienced Estimator who will be preparing accurate & competitive cost estimates for the project’s success. This role can be on a Work from Home set up. 

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:   

  • Oversee all the Estimating functions including Tender management, post contract negotiation and management of Supplier/ Subcontractor chain. 

  • Review project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to understand the scope of work, materials required and project constraints & preparation of BOQs. 

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for the project including materials, labor, equipment & subcontractor services. 

  • Collaborate in the full tender process from inception to completion.  

  • Preparation of bid prospects ready for presentation to project managers. 

  • Prepare subcontract quotes and ensure compliance with the project specifications. 

  • Join in meetings both internal and client based and contribute to the best of your knowledge. 

  • Accomplish the take-offs from tender drawings.  

  • Identify potential risks & uncertainties in project estimates, developing solutions to eliminate risks. 

  • Keep updated on market conditions, trends & pricing for materials & labor. 

  • Collaborate with Commercial Managers and negotiate with clients to ensure projects are secured to required margins. 

  • Assist the estimating team in preparing quotations such as undertaking take offs, building up rates, requesting supplier and subcontractor quotations 

  • Degree in Construction Management or relevant discipline.  

  • 5+ years of proven record as Estimator within construction. 

  • Dedicated team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and external partners.  

  • Demonstrated interest in continuous learning and personal development.  

  • Proven knowledge in estimating principles, practices, and technologies.  

  • Excellent negotiation, communication, leadership & interpersonal skills. 

  • Knowledgeable in estimating softwares & tools. 

Please apply with your updated CV and we will contact you in return for a confidential discussion.  

Ideal candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland. All applicants can expect a response after 24 hours. 

  Vision
To consistently deliver a recruitment service that's of an exceptional standard and guided by values of performance, trust, transparency and respect.
  Mission
To work in partnership and thoroughly understand the needs and preferences of both our clients and candidates.
  Values
Collaborative, passionate, reliable and adaptable - we do not promise what we cannot deliver.