Relocators to Ireland welcome.
Visa applicants welcome.
Location: Dublin or Kildare, Ireland
Salary: Up to €100,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Package
Interview Process: Two-stage process
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator looking to work on some of Ireland's largest infrastructure projects?
Syntech Recruitment is supporting a leading infrastructure and civil engineering contractor as they continue to expand their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong civils background to play a key role in securing major highways, rail, bridges, utilities, earthworks, and transportation projects across Ireland.
You'll be joining a business with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex, high-value infrastructure schemes and will have the opportunity to work on tenders that help shape the future of Ireland's transport network.
What's in it for you?
Salary up to €100,000 DOE
Discretionary annual bonus
27 days annual leave plus public holidays
Option to purchase an additional 2 days holiday per year
Annual salary reviews
Above-market contributory pension scheme
Private healthcare allowance
Life assurance and health screening
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
Maternity returners bonus
Additional wedding leave and wedding bonus
Ongoing professional development and career progression
Opportunity to work on some of Ireland's largest civil engineering and infrastructure tenders
Senior Estimator Duties
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Lead the preparation of competitive tenders for civil engineering and infrastructure projects
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Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
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Attend project start-up meetings and site visits
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Produce enquiry schedules and manage subcontractor and supplier pricing exercises
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Evaluate quotations and ensure compliance with project specifications
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Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) using CCS Candy and other estimating software
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Contribute to risk assessments and tender risk review meetings
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Support tender settlement meetings with senior management and commercial teams
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Prepare tender submissions and supporting commercial documentation
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Attend tender handover meetings with delivery and operational teams
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Respond to client queries and incorporate tender amendments where required
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Ensure all estimates are commercially robust, accurate, and competitive
Senior Estimator Profile
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Minimum 7 years' estimating experience within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
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Strong background pricing civils works such as highways, rail, bridges, utilities, drainage, earthworks, or heavy infrastructure projects
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Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
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Experience working for civil engineering contractors or infrastructure businesses
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Strong understanding of public sector and private sector tendering processes
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Ability to interpret technical and commercial tender documentation
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Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Experience using estimating software such as CCS Candy would be advantageous
Ideal Backgrounds
This role could suit experienced Estimators currently working within:
Civil Engineering Contractors
Infrastructure Contractors
Rail Contractors
Highways & Roads Contractors
Utilities Contractors
Groundworks & Earthworks Businesses
Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects
Application Process
If you're an experienced Senior Estimator from a civil engineering background looking for your next challenge, apply today.
Application Process: We aim to respond to all applications within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.
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Salary description
£68300.00 - £85300.00 per year