We have an exciting opportunity for a Civil Estimator to join the EP&R Estimating Department at Suir Engineering Ltd. This position will be based in the Waterford Office but can be a Hybrid Role. The EP&R Civil Estimator is responsible for the preparation, submission and management of tenders allocated. The main objective of this role is to achieve accurate net costs in accordance with the tender documents.
What You Will Be Doing
Review tender drawings, specifications and other tender documents such as geotechnical reports and prepare summaries for tender review
Complete take offs and prepare bill of quantities
Prepare tender procurement schedules
Prepare tender packages and issue to subcontractors and suppliers for quotation
Undertake comparison of subcontractor, supplier, and specialist quotations.
Organise and chair tender review meetings of subcontractor and supplier quotes
Accurately quantify material, plant, and labour requirements.
Prepare estimates utilising in house estimating software system or Microsoft Excel.
Compile and issue tender queries and RFIs.
Attend site surveys as required.
Contribute to tender risk and opportunity registers.
Preparation of tender documentation for submission.
Attend precontract / post tender meetings.
Be a Point of Contact / Bid Owner and company representative for the duration of the tender.
Capable of taking a tender from inception to completion.
Managing and prioritising civil aspects of tenders to meet client expectations and deadlines.
Manage the civil aspects of RFI and Post Tender Clarification Process of the Bid.
Is This Job for Me
The successful candidate will need a minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Civil Estimator, Civil QS or Civil Engineer.
The ability to read, interpret, understand and quantify specifications and drawings.
Experience of computerised estimating software.
The ability to think ahead, plan and prioritise workload.
The ability to work with the minimum of supervision.
Numeracy and literacy skills.
The ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
A proactive approach to problem solving.
PC Skills: Computer literacy including MS Office.
In Return From Suir
23 days annual leave
Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Private Health Insurance contribution
Life and Disability cover
EAP for employees and their families
Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities.
Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.
Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset… our People
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