Estimator/senior Estimator

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Estimator or Senior Estimator, with Main/General Contracting Experience, to join our high performing Estimating team. If you would like to join a company who wins high profile projects with blue chip clients and if you enjoy working in a stimulating environment, then Flynn is the company for you. Our Estimating team are based in Limerick and so this is the preferred location for this role. However, we will consider other locations.

**REPORTING TO: Estimating Manager**

**Purpose of Role**

Generate best-price tender submissions that will successfully win contracts in a competitive budgeting situation.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Produce estimates by gathering proposals, quotes, specifications and related documents.
- Identify opportunities and deficits in the tender documents that provide commercial leverage.
- Obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers; compute costs and maintain a fit-for-purpose cost database.
- Analyse, evaluate and perform risk analysis on supplier and subcontract packages
- Work with the QS function in pre-contract negotiations.
- Liaise with the Chief Estimator and senior management on contractual concerns and ensure that all necessary notices and submissions are met in a timely manner.
- Engage with the commercial/project team to agree budgets prior to the pre-start handover meeting.
- Manage and control preliminary budgets for tender process.
- Ensure client relationships are maintained throughout commercial negotiations.
- Compile and maintain costs data reports.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key
- Review technical publications; track price trends and regulatory changes
- Protect Flynn contractually and follow company procedures and protocols.
- 4+ years relevant experience
- Third level qualification in engineering, construction, quantity surveying or related field
- Good knowledge of construction outputs, and of labour, plant and material prices.
- Financially numerate with strong commercials knowledge.
- Good understanding of data analysis methods.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Ability to manage tender documentation and punctual with reports.
- Methodical, analytical mindset with good attention to detail
- Must be able to work to tight deadlines.
- Calm, with high stress tolerance

**Remuneration**

Flynn offer a competitive remuneration package.