Senior Estimator

A leading civil engineering and main building contractor is seeking a talented Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team inCo.
Kildare.
The team is responsible for bid management, estimating, proposals, and planning for large-scale civil projects including roads, bridges, rail, marine, and water sectors.
This role offers hybrid working with two days per week from home.
Responsibilities Coordinate with bid teams, colleagues in estimating, and wider pre-construction teams.
Manage and deliver cost estimates at various project stages, including multiple iterations of budgets and target prices.
Contribute to optioneering, feasibility assessments, and value engineering proposals.
Liaise with clients, designers, consultants, quantity surveyors, and subcontractors.
Organise and administer tender documents, correspondence, enquiries, and quotations.
Challenge and contribute to all aspects of bid preparation and submission Prepare cost estimates from first principles using estimating software (training provided if needed).
Participate in bid preparation and review meetings, tender summary preparation, and risk/opportunity registers.
Prepare and communicate estimate information for bid review Ensure accurate measurement and production of quantities from drawings or BIM models.
Attend mid/post tender interviews with clients for bids under consideration.
Requirements Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
Civil engineering project experience in management, engineering, or commercial roles.
Proven estimating experience in civil engineering bids (roads, bridges, rail, marine, or water sectors).
Strong understanding of common contracts and measurement methods in Ireland.
Experience with Candy Estimating software preferred but not essential.
Salary & Benefits €75k - €85k + DOE 8% pension contribution.
Private health insurance.
28 days holidays Learning and development opportunities with internal progression encouraged.
If you are a Senior Estimator seeking a change, please send your CV to or call (Eve) in confidence.
Skills: Senior Estimator Estimator Construction