Senior Estimator

Building a sustainable tomorrow Senior Estimator - Kill, Co. Kildare, Ireland Our Pre-construction team has an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Senior Estimator to join the team at Head Office, Kill, Co. Kildare. The team is responsible for work winning for Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Opportunities and covers pre-positioning, bid management, proposals, estimating and planning. We ensure that the business continues to operate and grow, by selecting the right opportunities and developing winning commercial offers and documents to secure contracts; it's a successful, vibrant, and diverse group with real team spirit and a supportive nature. You will work with our regional estimating offices in Cork and Galway. There will be a hybrid working model allowing you to work from home two days per week. Your mission As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for the following: Co-ordinate 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, including multiple iterations of budget and target prices Contribute to optioneering and feasibility assessments, value engineering proposals, liaise with bid and project teams representing a range of disciplines to develop and refine proposals and budget costs through to final target price estimates Liaise with clients, designers and other consultants, quantity surveyors and other third parties Organise and administer tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotations Challenge and contribute to all aspects of the bid preparation and submission and investigate safe and cost-effective solutions Collect and distribute feedback and maintain awareness of latest techniques Prepare cost estimates from first principles using Candy estimating software Organise and participate in bid preparation and review meetings Prepare tender summary information and priced risk and opportunity registers Prepare and communicate estimate information for bid review meetings and for handover to project teams Ensure organisation and approval for measurement and production of measured quantities from drawings or BIM models for incorporation in tender enquiries Ensuring all cost data used is up to date and is updated as required Attendance at mid/post tender interviews with the Client team on bids under consideration Production of handover documentation to Project Commercial Team on successful bids Develop and maintain relationships with external Clients and Consultants Liaison and reporting to the Royal BAM Tenderdesk for compliance, incorporation and approval of corporate governance Who are we looking for? Minimum Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree or equivalent level Suitable civil engineering project experience in management, engineering or commercial roles Proven estimating experience in civil engineering bids. Particularly roads, bridges, rail, marine or water sectors. Considerable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates / outputs Demonstrable understanding of common forms of contract and methods of measurement used in the Irish market Should demonstrate leadership and management skills and have experience of managing a team to achieve deadlines Expert commercial acumen and problem-solving skills Excellent client facing and supply chain facing skills Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to perform multiple tasks at a high level of quality Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment Experience of Candy Estimating software is preferred but not essential as training will be provided What's in it for you? Opportunities Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest, dynamic and most exciting construction and civil engineering projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms. We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as: 8% pension contribution. Private Health Insurance. Generous annual leave. 2 Wellbeing days annually. Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered. Company vehicles (role dependent). .....and many more great perks. Your work environment People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Who are we? The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day. Our recruitment process, what you need to know? BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know. #ie1 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.