Job type
PermanentLocation
LimerickWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
NegotiableClosing date
13 Jun 2024
Junior Estimator required in Limerick to work with a specialist construction company
Your new company
Our client is a specialist Sub Contractor with construction projects across Ireland. They are now seeking to recruit a junior estimator. Candidates must be third level degree qualified candidates and may be from an engineering / quantity surveying / estimating background. The ideal candidate would have worked in a similar role with a construction firm, but recent graduates may also be considered. The position is based in the Limerick region.
The Role and Requirements:
The Role and Requirements:
- The estimator prepares tender prices from the architect's or engineer’s drawings and the bill of quantities supplied by the client.
- Assist in the review process of bid package and blueprint drawings.
- Conversant with 'take off' from drawings and proficient with Excel.
- Assist the Project Manager in initial sequencing of construction activities, outlining components such as labour, materials and equipment.
- Liaise with suppliers and collect quotes on materials.
- Schedule time-frame for required labour, equipment, and materials, and sub-contractual arrangements.
- Track actual costs against the estimate and identify possible improvements to processes.
- To work within the tender team to maximise all opportunities to achieve the best net cost estimate.
- Gathering and sourcing pre-project information
- Work in the tender team giving financial input for all programme, temporary works and other associated issues
Key Competencies:
- Degree qualified & post-graduate experience in estimating within the construction sector would be beneficial.
- Training will be provided, but previous knowledge of the estimating function and preparing tenders would be an advantage.
- Excellent communication and computer skills
- A motivated and dynamic individual able to work solely or as part of a team
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