Location: Galway, Ireland
Position: Junior Estimator
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Your New Employer:
Sigmar are working alongside a leading construction and engineering firm specializing in delivering high-quality projects across a variety of sectors. Working as a Tier 2 Contractor they pride themselves on innovation, efficiency, and delivering projects on time and within budget. As part of the continued growth within the business, they are looking for an trainee Junior Estimator to join the team in Galway.
About Your New Role as a Senior Estimator:
As a Junior Estimator, you will play a key role in overseeing cost estimation for large-scale projects, ensuring clients receive accurate and timely quotes. You will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, evaluating tender documents, and leading a team of estimators. Your expertise will help them achieve cost-effective, high-quality outcomes, contributing to the company's success.
- Review and assessment of tender documentation including interpreting drawings, specifications, reports and general
scope of works requirements.
• Preparation of consultant, subcontractor and material packages for pricing using latest estimating software.
• Review and preparation of consultant, subcontractor and materials cost analysis for cost comparison purposes.
• Continuous management of tender documents.
• Pricing and review of preliminaries items for review by senior management.
• Assistance in the completion and return of tender documents.
• Assistance in the preparation of project handover reports including collation of the necessary and associated
documentation.
• Preparation and maintenance of estimating data for reports and tender application.
Requirements:
• Ideally be from a main contractor background with relevant onsite operations experience and/or good technical
knowledge.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• Good ability to read drawings, specification and reports with ca pability 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 owns 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 a plus.
• Hold a valid driving licence
Whats on Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid Working
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Work with a talented team of industry professionals.
- Be part of innovative, large-scale projects for a Tier 2 Contractor
Whats Next:
If you are a highly motivated, experienced Junior Estimator looking to make your mark in a leading construction company, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and cover letter to spuncher@sigmar.ie