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.
Skills:Senior Estimator Estimator Quantity Surveyor
WHJS1_NI
…
