Kilwex Ltd, a leading civil engineering company with 29 years of experience, specializes in roadworks, active travel, urban spaces, airport and port infrastructure, power generation and distribution, renewables, fuel facilities, educational facilities, utilities, rail, and more. Our clients include local authorities, DAA plc, Shannon Airport, Dublin Port, ESB, UCD, Iarnród Éireann, Uisce Éireann, Irish Prison Service, Hitachi, Valero, Circle K, NORA, Musgraves, and many other blue-chip companies. We offer hybrid working and a competitive remuneration package.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Civil Engineering Estimator with strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of civil engineering methodologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build up prices from first principles for civil engineering projects.
* Carefully review scope and design documents to prepare tenders.
* Develop and submit commercially and technically robust bid proposals.
* Utilize estimating database software (Candy Estimating – training provided).
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy and competitiveness in tenders.
Key Requirements:
* Degree-qualified Civil Engineer or Quantity Surveyor with experience in civils/roadworks.
* Must display commercial nous.
* Must have understanding of civil engineering work methodologies and ability to build up prices from first principles.
* Knowledge of standard contract forms such as NEC, Public Works, and FIDIC.
* Familiarity with various methods of measurement (e.g., TII, CESMM, ARM).
* Experience using estimating database software (preferable but not essential).
Benefits & Package:
* Competitive salary, bonus, expenses, pension, and additional benefits.
* Hybrid working available.
Please forward CV's to careers@kilwex.ie.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Civil Engineering
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