Job Opportunity: Senior Estimator
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* We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be working alongside a pre-construction team based in Kildare and with regional offices.
* A Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree or equivalent level is required, along with suitable civil engineering project experience in management, engineering or commercial roles with contractors.
* Proven estimating experience in civil engineering bids, particularly roads, bridges, rail, marine or water sectors is essential.
The successful candidate will have considerable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates / outputs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate with bid teams, colleagues in the estimating department and in the wider Pre-construction team.
* Manage and deliver cost estimates at various stages in scheme development, scope definition and design maturity to meet challenging timescales.
* Contribute to optioneering and feasibility assessments, value engineering proposals, liaise with bid and project teams representing a range of disciplines.
Requirements:
* Liaising with clients, designers and other consultants, quantity surveyors and other third parties is also an important aspect of the role.
* Organising and administering tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotations is another key responsibility.
* Challenging and contributing to all aspects of the bid preparation and submission and investigating safe and cost-effective solutions is essential.
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary package, negotiable depending on experience, with a comprehensive company benefits package is offered.
* The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management skills and experience of managing a team to achieve deadlines.