5 Construction Cost jobs in Ireland

We are seeking an experienced and detail-focused Construction Estimator to join our Tendering Team in Galway.

Responsibilities

Tendering & Estimation

Lead preparation and submission of tender estimates.

Analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

Estimate costs for labour, plant, and materials.

Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.

Prepare tender programmes with input from delivery managers.

Leadership & Collaboration

Supervise and mentor Assistant Estimators.

Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors.

Provide technical input into tender documents and quality submissions.

Commercial & Technical

Maintain strong knowledge of standard contracts and relevant legislation.

Ensure tenders comply with HSQE standards and company procedures.

Support post-tender reviews and handovers of successful bids.

Continuous Development

Stay informed on market trends, innovations, and best practices.

Contribute to continuous improvement within the tendering function.

Requirements

Degree in a construction-related discipline or equivalent experience.

10+ years' experience in construction, ideally civil engineering.

Strong knowledge of Irish and UK construction markets.

Excellent commercial and contractual awareness.

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Full, clean driving licence.

Valid right to work in Ireland (Work Permit/Stamp 4 if applicable).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €37,290.51-€68,302.73 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator to prepare and manage estimates for a variety of civil engineering projects in Galway.

Responsibilities:

Review and analyse engineering drawings and project documentation.

Prepare material take-offs and cost estimates.

Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries and contracts.

Work closely with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure accurate pricing and planning.

Collaborate with in-house design teams and external consultants.

Evaluate project options and provide cost-effective solutions.

Participate in pre- and post-tender meetings and presentations.

About You:

Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.

At least 10 years' experience in construction management with a main contractor.

Strong background in estimating within utilities or infrastructure projects.

Excellent understanding of civil engineering contracts, legislation, and industry standards.

Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple inputs from suppliers and team members.

Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and team-working skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with planning and estimating software is desirable.

Ability to work under pressure and deliver results.

Full, clean Irish/UK/EU driving licence.

Must be eligible to work in Ireland (valid Work Permit or Stamp 4 visa).

Excellent written and spoken English.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €34,611.23-€63,095.03 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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Job Description
Turner & Townsend are engaged to support our clients with many complex projects, responsible for all aspects of cost management and project delivery and we are seeking a Senior Cost Manager to act as the day-to-day interface with our clients driving projects to achieve an excellent outcome.

Key Elements

• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Act as the key point of contact to the client overcoming delivery and commercial issues whilst preparing formal and ad hoc reports focusing on time, cost and quality targets.
• Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level.
• Manage pre and post-contract duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, final account, etc.
• Assist on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
• Perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, produce bid list, bid analysis, produce bid report, and compile contractual documents.
• Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable refer major changes to line manager.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
• Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.
• Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
• Collaborate and develop good relationships with clients and stakeholders internally and externally
• Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager, and utilize marketing database.
• Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
• Lead the evaluation of the projects time, cost, and quality targets, applying governance controls as necessary to enable the successful delivery of the project.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management / quantity surveying services across the full construction project lifecycle.
• Experience in MEP construction, industrial, pharma, manufacturing and/or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant degree
• Experience of leading cost management on medium or large sized construction projects of medium to high complexity.
• Experience with advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Great organizational skills; ability to multi-task and be a team player.

Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Construction Estimator to join our tendering team in Athenry, Galway.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of civil engineering tender estimates, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.

Manage all aspects of assigned tender submissions, including design coordination where required.

Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations with support from assistant estimators.

Estimate costs for staff, labour, plant, and materials.

Identify, assess, and incorporate risks and opportunities into tender pricing.

Prepare tender programmes in collaboration with delivery managers.

Ensure tender submissions comply with company procedures and statutory requirements.

Provide technical and project-specific input into quality submissions and client deliverables.

Undertake post-tender reviews and support smooth handover of successful bids.

Mentor and manage assistant estimators within the team.

Maintain knowledge of contract forms commonly used in civil engineering projects and their implications.

Ensure tender proposals reflect safe methods of work in line with HSQE requirements.

About You

Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related construction discipline (or equivalent experience).

Minimum 10 years' experience in the construction industry, ideally within civil engineering.

Strong understanding of commercial aspects of construction contracts.

Proven track record in preparing and managing complex tender submissions.

Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage workload to meet strict deadlines.

Working knowledge of both Irish and UK construction markets (advantageous).

Full, clean Irish/UK/EU driving licence.

Must be authorised to work in Ireland (valid Work Permit or Stamp 4 visa).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person