Estimator – Galway
About Your New Employer
Join a leading mechanical and electrical company with a strong reputation for excellence across the West of Ireland. As an Estimator, you’ll be a key member of a team renowned for delivering high-quality commercial and residential projects. With strong support for professional growth and a steady pipeline of significant construction ventures, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career within one of the region’s most respected organisations.
About Your New Job
As an Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in preparing and submitting competitive cost estimates for diverse commercial and public sector mechanical projects, ensuring full control over costs from tender through to project completion.
Main Responsibilities:
- You will analyse project drawings, specifications, and related documents to prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates and tender submissions.
- You will conduct detailed take-offs and quantify all materials, labour, plant, and specialist services relevant to the project.
- You will liaise closely with architects, engineers, project managers, and procurement teams to obtain the necessary technical and commercial information for bid preparation.
- You will source quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, review and compare quotations, negotiate terms, and build lasting supply chain relationships.
- You will develop and maintain pricing databases, benchmarks, and historical cost data to enhance the accuracy and competitiveness of future tenders.
- You will identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and technical risks as part of the bid process.
- You will present estimates, recommendations, and risk assessments to senior management clearly and supportively to inform bid/no-bid decisions.
- You will support handover of successful tenders to site teams, providing guidance and advice on pricing strategies, cost plans, and budgetary controls.
- You will track market trends, cost fluctuations, and emerging industry technologies, adjusting systems and assumptions where required to maintain a competitive edge.
- You will support improvements in estimating procedures, digital tools, and cost control processes as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
What Skills You Need
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Estimator, ideally within the construction or mechanical industry in Ireland.
- Strong proficiency with estimating software, Excel, and digital take-off tools.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
- Solid understanding of construction techniques, methodologies, and procurement strategies.
- Effective verbal and written communication for working cross-functionally and negotiating with suppliers.
- High attention to detail and organisational skills.
What's on Offer
- Salary: €70,000–€90,000 DOE.
- Defined career progression pathways and support for ongoing professional development.
- Hybrid Working options available
- Involvement in flagship commercial and residential projects that will enhance your portfolio.
- Collaborative team culture and regular training opportunities.
- Projects localised to the West of Ireland, supporting an excellent work/life balance.
What's Next
Please send your CV to pmartyn@sigmar.ie or call (01) 474 4612.