Overview
Preparation of civil engineering estimates.
We have an opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional to be responsible for the production of estimates for a range of civil engineering projects.
The role will include management of relationships with our designers and project managers and also client teams and suppliers.
You will have several years' experience working with a main contractor on civil engineering projects, including construction contract management and commercial responsibility for construction projects, and you will have sufficient site experience to provide you with a good basis to determine appropriate methods of work and assess production outputs.
Ideally, some of this experience will have been in the water sector.
Responsibilities
Analysis of engineering drawings
Material take-offs
Preparation of sub-contractor and supplier enquiries and contract documents
Liaison with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
Liaison with sub-consultants and in-house engineering design teams
Assessment of different options and solutions
Attending pre and post tender meetings/presentations.
Qualifications
A degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
Good knowledge of civil engineering contracts, relevant legislation and standards
10 years construction management experience
Estimating experience in utilities and infrastructure with a recognised Main Contractor
The ability to work independently and to manage inputs from a range of specialist suppliers and in-house staff
Good interpersonal and team-working skills
Be results oriented
Have the ability to work under pressure
Good computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel, and ideally some experience of planning software and estimating software.
Full clean Irish/UK/EU Driving Licence
Authorised to work in Ireland i.e. currently hold a valid Work Permit or a Stamp 4 visa
Excellent written & fluent English.
About Coffey
Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974.
We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years.
The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.
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