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Our client is one of the top construction companies in Ireland with an excellent track record in delivering various projects within the Commercial & Fit-Out, Education, Healthcare, Pharma, Leisure and Residential sectors. They are now seeking to recruit a Senior Estimator and an excellent salary and benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate. You should have a minimum of 6 years experience in building construction estimating / tendering. You will have the opportunity to work in a leading role, responsible for the preparation of tender submissions for major construction projects. You will work as part of the tender bid team in conjunction with the Technical and Project Coordination Departments to thoroughly scrutinise project tender requirements, review scope, assessment of costing requirements and analysis of data received in preparation of tender costs submissions.

As Senior Estimator, you will have the following responsibilities:
Review and assessment of tender documentation including interpreting drawings, specifications, reports and general scope of works requirements.
Preparation of inhouse tender review presentations.
Attend site visits to appraise new projects as part of the tender bid process.
Preparation of consultant, subcontractor and material packages for pricing using the latest estimating software.
Review and preparation of consultant, subcontractor and materials cost analysis for cost comparison purposes.
Measurement of work as required in accordance with ARM 4 and updates.
Continuous management of tender documents.
Preparation of tender queries and management of mid tender clarifications / addendums.
Preparation and pricing of tender documents.
Identification of project risks, management and pricing of same.
Establish opportunities for alternatives and value engineering proposals.
Pricing and review of preliminaries for sign off.
Completion and submission of tender in accordance with Instructions to Tender.
Correspondence with design team/tendering authority during and post tender.
Preparation of project handover reports including collation of the necessary and associated documentation.
Liaising with Project QS and Construction Team to review pricing strategies, quotes and budgets.
Preparation and maintenance of estimating data for reports and tender application.
Assist the Bid Technical Manager in the preparation of tender applications and works proposals.
Assist in the preparation of cost plans, expression of interest and presentations to clients and design teams.
Build relations and maintaining same with existing and potential clients and design teams.
Continually review and improve tender bid procedures.

The Person
Must be from a main contractor background with relevant onsite operations experience and good technical knowledge.
Minimum 6 year experience working in Building Construction Estimating / Tendering.
Good ability to read drawings, specifications and reports with the capability to assess issues and risk.
Clear and concise communicator with an aptitude for problem-solving and thinking outside the box.
Capable of working on his/her own initiatives and as part of a team.
Able to work accurately and efficiently while managing your own time to meet critical deadlines.
Relevant diploma or degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction related discipline.
Be proficient in word and excel, and a knowledge of conquest is a plus.
Hold a valid driving licence.

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