Civil Engineering Estimator

Company Overview

Wills Bros Ltd stands as one of Ireland's premier Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, renowned for executing complex, high-profile projects across the country. Due to significant growth and an expanding portfolio of major civil engineering initiatives, we are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator to enhance our pre-construction team based in our Sallins office.

Role Overview

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals specialized in civil engineering estimation to contribute crucially to the accurate preparation of competitive tenders, cost appraisals, and commercial proposals for prominent infrastructure projects nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile precise cost estimations, tender submissions, pricing structures, and cost plans related to civil engineering initiatives.
• Analyze project documentation including drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and tender briefs to comprehend the full project scope.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Recognize project risks, opportunities, exclusions, and value engineering possibilities during the tender phase.
• Engage collaboratively with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Assist in preparing commercial clarifications, responding to tender inquiries, and managing bid documentation.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of estimates, quotations, assumptions, and related tender materials.
• Coordinate closely with pre-construction, commercial, operational, and business development teams to ensure timely and competitive submissions.
• Deliver estimates within set deadlines while maintaining accuracy and competitiveness.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Have 3 to 5 years of experience in estimating within the construction or civil engineering sectors.
• Experience working with a main contractor is highly valued.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of civil engineering, infrastructure, heavy civil work, and public projects.
• Exhibit excellent numerical, analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of interpreting technical drawings, specifications, tender documents, and bills of quantities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Possess strong communication skills, organizational capabilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with various teams.
• Adopt a practical, commercially minded, and solution-oriented approach.

Professional Growth

At Wills Bros, career progression is actively supported through professional development programs, recognized training, mentoring, assistance with professional memberships (including Engineers Ireland), and clear advancement pathways within estimating, pre-construction, commercial management, and leadership roles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Membership in a pension scheme.
• Income protection and death-in-service benefits.
• Employee assistance program and digital health services.
• Bike to Work Scheme participation.
• Company-funded professional development and membership support.

Additional Information

If you are a Civil Engineering Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, or Civil Engineer with commercial insight looking to advance your career in estimating, we encourage you to apply. We welcome confidential discussions with individuals committed to excellence in quality, commercial practices, and project delivery. Recruitment agencies are asked not to apply.