Senior Estimator - Hybrid Role in Kildare, Ireland

About the Role and Company

Elite Talent Hub specializes in permanent recruitment solutions across national and international markets. They represent a prominent international contractor engaged in large-scale civil engineering, energy transmission and distribution, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects. This vacancy is for a Senior Estimator or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring attendance at the Kildare office one day per week.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop precise cost estimates, tender pricing, and bills of quantities for civil engineering and infrastructure projects, spanning initial bid phases to contract awards.
• Analyze tender documents, drawings, and specifications to thoroughly comprehend project scopes, risks, and construction feasibility.
• Solicit and assess quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist trades to prepare competitive and well-supported tenders.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, design, and operational teams to ensure estimates align with proposed construction methodologies.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities for value engineering, and other tender-stage considerations.
• Compile and deliver tender submissions including notes on qualifications, exclusions, and clarifications.
• Participate in pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and main contractors as necessary.
• Assist with smooth handover of awarded projects to commercial and project delivery teams.
• Maintain and update cost databases and benchmarking information to improve future tender accuracy.

Candidate Requirements

• HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in estimating or quantity surveying, ideally within civil engineering, energy infrastructure, or significant construction projects.
• Experience as a Senior Estimator, Senior Quantity Surveyor, or a qualified Estimator/QS seeking advancement.
• Strong familiarity with NEC contracts and other standard contract forms.
• Expertise in reading and interpreting civil and structural drawings and specifications.
• Membership or progression towards RICS, ICES, or CIOB accreditation is advantageous.
• High numerical proficiency, attention to accuracy and detail, plus robust commercial insight.

Benefits and Compensation

• Annual salary of €120,000 plus discretionary bonus schemes.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement with only one day required onsite weekly.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme exceeding market standards.
• Life assurance, health screenings, and enhanced sick pay provisions.
• Improved maternity and paternity leave benefits.
• Continuous support for professional development and achieving chartered status.
• Opportunities to contribute to landmark civil engineering and energy projects.

Additional Details

Work location is based in Kildare, Ireland with hybrid working conditions as detailed. This role is handled exclusively by Elite Talent Hub; all applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially.