Estimator - Transmission & Distribution (CSA)
Specialist Technical Services (STS Group)
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland · Full Time
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- 5+ yrs
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
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- In office
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Job description
About the Role
Join the STS Group as a CSA Estimator within our Transmission & Distribution department. This position involves crafting precise and competitive cost estimates tailored to high-voltage substation and grid connection projects. Close cooperation with engineering, planning, and procurement teams is essential to success.
Key Responsibilities
- Thoroughly review Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to grasp project scopes, technical specifications, and tender requirements.
- Analyze employer demands to ensure all aspects of scope and compliance are incorporated into tender documents.
- Conduct site visits when necessary to understand project conditions and limitations.
- Extract detailed quantity measurements from design drawings and compile in-house Bills of Quantities.
- Collaborate with other estimators to accurately price civil, structural, and architectural components.
- Issue Requests for Quotations to suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
- Assess bids from suppliers and subcontractors for technical adherence, pricing competitiveness, and overall value.
- Partner with project planners to create comprehensive tender schedules for civil construction phases.
- Support the transfer of winning bids to Operations, ensuring clear communication and continuity.
- Attend pre- and post-bid meetings with clients and stakeholders as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience specializing in CSA estimating.
- Demonstrated expertise in estimating for high-voltage substations and grid connection projects.
- Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Robust commercial insight with strong analytical and numerical capabilities.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite and estimating software tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel for site assessments and project meetings.
Additional Information
STS Group promotes equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from experienced professionals across diverse backgrounds.