Civil Estimator

Description

• Participation in Design Development
• Estimate Preparation
• Prepare detailed and accurate civil engineering estimates based on drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Use the standardised cost coding system to support financial tracking, benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• Issue enquiries, review responses and secure competitive quotations for groundworks, concrete, formwork, rebar, pipelines and associated civil works.
• Ensure estimates reflect appropriate levels of construction risk and align with company guidelines and industry standards.
• Prepare clear assumptions, exclusions and clarifications that support robust tender submissions.
• Support the development of staff schedules and resource plans based on civil engineering delivery needs.
• Tender Preparation
• Assist in ensuring that risk management, governance and approval procedures are followed and fully documented.
• Work with procurement teams to identify suitable civil subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support the design development process by evaluating buildability, construction sequencing and material selection.
• Apply this knowledge to enhance the accuracy, relevance and competitiveness of estimates.
• Contribute to tender preparation and construction programmes.
• Provide feedback to strengthen estimating tools, cost libraries and civil production rates.
• Support internal price fix meetings with clear cost insight and supporting information.
• Provide early stage pricing to support optioneering, budget development and identification of cost effective solutions.
• Maintain an up to date understanding of construction methods, civil engineering technologies and sector developments.
• Assist in the development of financial models for tenders and frameworks, including labour, plant, materials and civil production rates.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience in civil estimating in the water, wastewater or wider infrastructure sectors.
• Competence in estimating software, digital take off tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
• Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and construction methodologies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience preparing civil engineering estimates for treatment plants, pipelines, earthworks or similar construction projects.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance