Alannah Mongey
Estimator – Construction
A well-established main contractor is looking for an Estimator to join their commercial team in their head office in Galway. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across the commercial, industrial, and educational sectors. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team and will play a key role in the tendering and pre-construction process.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates covering labour, materials, plant, & subcontractor packages.
- Manage and deliver tender submissions to agreed deadlines.
- Assess project risks and opportunities from a cost perspective.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure competitive rates.
- Work closely with Commercial and PMs to ensure estimates/ cost plans are aligned.
- Attend meetings with clients, consultants, and design teams when required.
- Contribute to value engineering exercises and propose alternative construction solutions.
- Prepare clear project handover documentation once tenders are secured.
- Provide cost and procurement advice to the project team during early stages.
Requirements:
- Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a similar discipline.
- At least 5 years’ experience working as an Estimator in the construction industry, ideally on commercial projects.
- Advanced analytical and numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience using estimating software (such as Buildsoft, Cubit, or Causeway), along with Microsoft Excel and COINS.
- Strong communicator with the ability to negotiate effectively.
- Capable of working to deadlines in a busy team environment.
Package:
- €65k – €85k DOE
- Company Car
- Pension (5%)
- Excellent Benefits Package
If you are an Estimator considering a career move, please feel to send your CV or contact Alannah Mongey on 086 191 5924 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin and has more than 26 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.