Senior Estimator

Company Intro / Summary
A leading main contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team in Dublin. The company delivers high-profile projects across multiple sectors, including residential apartment developments, commercial offices, educational facilities, and life sciences. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to play a key role in the preparation of competitive and high-quality tenders, contributing directly to the continued success of one of Ireland’s most respected contractors.
  
Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates, tender documentation, and pricing strategies for a wide range of building projects.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and project requirements to prepare accurate and commercially competitive cost plans.
• Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotations, preparing detailed comparisons.
• Prepare take-offs, bills of quantities, and schedules in line with project scope.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options during the tender phase.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, commercial, and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with internal departments — including design, planning, procurement, and operations — to develop comprehensive bid proposals.
• Attend pre- and post-tender meetings, site visits, and client briefings as required.
• Contribute to project handovers, ensuring clear communication of scope and pricing assumptions.
• Maintain and develop databases, templates, and estimating tools to enhance team efficiency.
• Track tender outcomes and analyse data to improve future pricing strategies.

  
Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior estimating role within the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor.
• Proven track record in preparing successful tenders for medium to large-scale building projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, and building regulations.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Cubit, Buildsoft, CostX) and Microsoft Excel.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Engineering.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Package

• Salary: €85,000 – €90,000 DOE.
• Full-time, permanent position based in Dublin.
• Attractive benefits package including pension and professional development support.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• Progressive, forward-thinking work environment with strong career growth potential.

To register your interest, please forward your CV to David Hickey at ProSource Recruitment or just click “Apply now”.
ProSource Group is a specialist Irish recruitment company whose primary focus is recruiting within the Construction & Civil Engineering industries throughout Ireland and Europe.