Senior Estimator, Tyrone

Expert Construction welcome applications for this new position in Co Tyrone. Our Client is a dynamic civil engineering contractor based in Omagh, County Tyrone. They work across a broad range of sectors and are now looking for a Senior Estimator to join their commercial team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the completion of tender submissions on a variety of Civil and Construction projects.

Main duties

Working closely with Estimating and Commercial Managers, you will be responsible for: –

• Lead the preparation of comprehensive tender submissions and cost estimates, ranging from first-principles estimation to detailed subcontractor package analysis.
• Identify potential risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions to strengthen competitive bids.
• Obtain, analyse, and negotiate quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyse project drawings, specifications, and site constraints to create construction methods and, at times, preliminary schedules.
• Work with procurement, project managers, and commercial teams to prepare final tender submissions.
• Assist with the production and timely submission of tender documents, programmes and technical information
• Price civil engineering works (earthworks, drainage, ducting, paving) from first principles
• Assist in preparing construction programmes and sequences
• Identify and manage subcontract packages, including supplier engagement and tender analysis
• Compile comprehensive net cost estimates including preliminary items
• Present tenders at internal adjudication meetings and implement feedback
• Ensure timely and compliant tender submissions aligned with client specifications
• Follow up on submitted tenders and support commercial discussions
• Provide clear project overviews, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Review tender performance post-contract to support continuous improvement

Candidate requirements

• Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience as a Civil Estimator or Quantity Surveyor in a contracting environment
• Experience on Civil Engineering Projects desirable
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience with Autocad and QS take off packages

• Experience with estimating software packages e.g. Conquest
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages; experience with Microsoft Project desirable but not essential
• Valid Driving licence is essential
• Essential to have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Holiday Scheme accrue up to 35 holidays during your first 5 years of service
• Group Life Assurance
• Private Health Scheme and Cash Plan
• Length of Service Bonus
• Company Uniform

For further details on this fantastic vacancy, please contact Kevin in strictest confidence on or email a CV using the link below.

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