Estimator

Our client are seeking an Estimator from a Civil Engineering background who 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 prequalification through to contract award, including value proposition / strategy development, win themes, commercial considerations, partner identification and liaison, and risk management. You will be based in Loughrea, Galway. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Identify and track tender opportunities and leads
•  Liaising with the bid teams and inputs from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from design, estimating and project delivery teams
• Preparing and reviewing the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring all elements are included in the final price to the customer
• Take offs preparation
• Risk tracking and management throughout the bid process including the preparation of risk registers
• 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)

Key Skills:

• Proven capability in delivering winning, Civil Infrastructures project 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).
• Will be fully conversant with the competitive marketplace and possess sound commercial understanding and risk management skills.
• Have the ability to manage complex, multi-workstream opportunities.
• Have a solid understanding and experience of the implementation of internal governance procedures.
• Hold a minimum of a Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or
  similar

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For more information or to apply directly email jack.whelan@sonastechnical.com