Civil Estimator-Based Loughrea Co.Galway

Glanua

Loughrea, Co Galway
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK's largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.Glanua is passionate about solving today's environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.We have a talented team of 450+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.The Role:The Civils Estimator will be responsible for coordinating a bid, whilst taking ownership of the end-to-end bid process when required. The Estimator will be responsible for managing an opportunity from prequalification through to contract award, including value proposition / strategy development, win themes, commercial considerations, partner identification and liaison, and risk management. Responsibilities include the introduction and implementation of all necessary bid procedures, governance, and processes. This is a highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines. It is a great opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join an enthusiastic and ambitious company who are already strongly established in the Irish Market.Glanua is a progressive company that always seeks to develop its employees. When you demonstrate aptitude and interest in furthering your career within the organisation, training and promotion will always be available to you.Main Duties and Responsibilities:The main duties and responsibilities of the Civils Estimator are outlined as follows:

Support Business Development with pricing and estimating project cost, project risk and contingency.
Support the development of commercial documentation, process flows, strategy and improving the cost estimating approach for Glanua.
Create, manage, and control financial trackers, RFQs and estimating tools to assist Glanua in tendering, managing costs during the bid process and when assessing previous project historical data.
Undertake contract review from a commercial sense to identify, assess and report on specific commercial risks and opportunities.
Identify, analyse, and manage project commercial risk, keep the risk register up to date and report commercial risk updates as needed.
Undertake the lessons learned process on a regular basis and feed into continuous improvement.
Contributing to the written / technical proposal - both in terms of content and presentation
Ensuring timely delivery of compliant and commercially sound bids
Must be an excellent communicator.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, Project).
Ideally with Knowledge of Estimating tools (CCS, Conquest).
Assist in cost build-up and forecasting for projects.
Carryout commercial Bid Analysis of subcontract / supply prices.
Support others within the project on commercial and contract matters as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Civils Estimator are outlined as follows:

Hold a minimum of a Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar.
Proven capability in delivering winning, Civil Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure Bids. Ideally has a background in the general Civils sector and experience of bid from opportunity identification through to bid submission, and will provide valuable input into opportunity qualification, win strategies, commercial discussions, and solution design (when required).
5 years' experience of medium to large projects within the municipal sector.
Will be fully conversant with the competitive marketplace and possess sound commercial understanding and risk management skills.
Ability to demonstrate budgetary control.

Personal Attributes / Values:

Organised; can coordinate on multiple fronts.
Client focused.
Excellent communication skills.
Commercial & Contractual Awareness.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong team player but also able to work individually.
Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.
Ability to work in a busy environment under pressure.
Possess a “can do” attitude who can provide support to other members of the team as required.

What we offer you:

The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
Competitive base salary with annual salary review.
Healthcare and pension after 2 years of service.
A company laptop.
Access to EAP - 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.

At Glanua, we believe that people are the core of the business. We know that to build successfulcreative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. Weprovide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.SalarySalary negotiable depending on experienceAbout usAchieve More!If there's one thing we'd like to think you get at Glanua more than elsewhere it is “Freedom to Achieve”.We want you to feel empowered and know that your contributions make a real impact in the water and wastewater industry. Whether it's in Design, Tendering, Construction, Operations, or our vital support services, you will have the freedom to achieve more and help you build a successful career.Glanua is taking positive action to improve our environment by ensuring that sustainability and the circular economy are at the core of everything we do. We are rapidly expanding our team and looking for individuals who are energised by the power of change and want to achieve more.+353 (0) 91 880 332You are using an outdated browser (Internet Explorer 6). To use this site you will need to download a modern browser, such as

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