About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and talented Estimator or Senior Estimator, with Main/General Contracting Experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating best-price tender submissions that will successfully win contracts in a competitive budgeting situation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce estimates by gathering proposals, quotes, specifications and related documents.
* Identify opportunities and deficits in the tender documents that provide commercial leverage.
* Obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers; compute costs and maintain a fit-for-purpose cost database.
* Analyse, evaluate and perform risk analysis on supplier and subcontract packages.
* Work with the QS function in pre-contract negotiations.
* Liaise with the Chief Estimator and senior management on contractual concerns and ensure that all necessary notices and submissions are met in a timely manner.
* Engage with the commercial/project team to agree budgets prior to the pre-start handover meeting.
* Manage and control preliminary budgets for tender process.
* Ensure client relationships are maintained throughout commercial negotiations.
* Compile and maintain costs data reports.
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
* Review technical publications; track price trends and regulatory changes.
* Protect the company's interests contractually and follow established procedures and protocols.
The Ideal Candidate:
* 4+ years of relevant experience.
* A Third-level qualification in engineering, construction, quantity surveying or a related field.
* Good knowledge of construction outputs, and of labour, plant and material prices.
* Financial acumen with strong commercial knowledge.
* A good understanding of data analysis methods.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
* Ability to manage tender documentation and punctual with reports.
* A methodical, analytical mindset with good attention to detail.
* Must be able to work to tight deadlines.
* Calm, with high stress tolerance.