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 teamManage 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 pricesContribute 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 estimatesLiaise with clients, designers and other consultants, quantity surveyors and other third partiesOrganise and administer tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotationsChallenge and contribute to all aspects of the bid preparation and submission and investigate safe and cost-effective solutionsCollect and distribute feedback and maintain awareness of latest techniquesPrepare cost estimates from first principles using Candy estimating softwareOrganise and participate in bid preparation and review meetingsPrepare tender summary information and priced risk and opportunity registersPrepare and communicate estimate information for bid review meetings and for handover to project teamsEnsure organisation and approval for measurement and production of measured quantities from drawings or BIM models for incorporation in tender enquiriesEnsuring all cost data used is up to date and is updated as requiredAttendance at mid/post tender interviews with the Client team on bids under considerationProduction of handover documentation to Project Commercial Team on successful bidsDevelop and maintain relationships with external Clients and ConsultantsLiaison and reporting to the Royal BAM Tenderdesk for compliance, incorporation and approval of corporate governanceWho are we looking for?
Minimum Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree or equivalent levelSuitable civil engineering project experience in management, engineering or commercial rolesProven 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 / outputsDemonstrable understanding of common forms of contract and methods of measurement used in the Irish marketShould demonstrate leadership and management skills and have experience of managing a team to achieve deadlinesExpert commercial acumen and problem-solving skillsExcellent client facing and supply chain facing skillsStrong and effective communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to perform multiple tasks at a high level of qualityAbility to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environmentExperience of Candy Estimating software is preferred but not essential as training will be providedWhat'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.