Senior Estimator – Main Contractor - Cork
AA Euro Group has been retained to recruit a Senior Estimator based in our client's head office in Co. Cork to be responsible for the production of estimates for a range of projects.
Ideal candidate will have experience working with a main contractor in the construction industry.
The role will include management of relationships with designers, project managers and with client teams and suppliers.
The Role:
* Preparation of estimates
* Analysis of engineering drawings
* Material take-offs
* Preparation of sub-contractor and supplier enquiries and contract documents
* Liaison with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
* Liaison with sub-consultant and in-house engineering design teams
* Assessment of different options and solutions
* Attending pre and post tender meetings/presentations.
Requirements:
* A degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management.
* Good knowledge of general construction contracts, relevant legislation and standards
* 7+ years estimating experience in infrastructure with a recognised Main Contractor
* The ability to work independently and to manage inputs from a range of specialist suppliers and in-house staff
* Good interpersonal and team-working skills
* Be results oriented
* Have the ability to work under pressure
* Good computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and Word, and ideally some experience of Microsoft Project and an estimating software system