Senior Estimator - Cork

€90-100k - Bid, Estimating, Planning & Buying
Ref: 8236 Date Posted: Thursday 05 Feb 2026

Senior Estimator              Cork     €90-100k

INFORM3 are recruiting for an experienced Estimator for our client based in Cork. This is a position of responsibility from which you will be able to play an active role in the continued success of the company through generating competitive, profitable tenders for authorisation and submission.

You will have a proven track record of winning profitable work, striving from success as you take account for take-offs, creation of bills of quantities and activity schedules and able to maximise the order pipeline and their conversion.

The Role

  • Work closely with all areas of the business (including the contracts managers and site managers) ensuring the effective undertaking of estimating duties.
  • Process initial inquiries and preparing tender submissions.
  • Manage and control costs on projects and prepare cost value comparisons and projected final accounts.
  • Review, approve, sign off weekly / monthly labour, sub-contractor and materials invoices / orders.
  • Researching, sourcing and negotiating best quotes from subcontractors /suppliers.
  • Liaising with key members of the project team and liaising with clients and subcontractors
  • Prepare take offs and undertake estimates and final account settlements.
  • Mark up enquiries to be sent out to the supply chain, organise bills of quantities production and obtain material quotes where necessary
  • Monitor sub-contractor performance and record additional works for presentation to project teams.

What you need

  • A higher-level qualification in Engineering or a construction related field
  • 5+ years of Estimation experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 For any more information on the role please contact Steve on 015 314 886.

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