Estimating Adminstrator - Construction Contractor - Cork

Office/Project Location: Cork

Employment Type: Staff role

Work Location: Mix of Hybrid / Office

Pay: Competitive Salary negotiable dependent on experience

Experience: 2+ years experience in a similar role with main contractors

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading Irish Contractor with projects throughout Ireland and Europe. 

They have successfully completed projects across a range of sectors including Data Centres, Hospitality, Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical.

They are seeking to appoint an estimating administrator to work in construction projects based in Cork

The Estimating Administrator will support the Commercial and Estimating teams by providing accurate, timely administrative and document control assistance across pre-contract activities. 

This role involves preparing and maintaining estimates, managing bid documentation, coordinating subcontractor enquiries, and ensuring data is recorded consistently within company systems.

Assist estimators in the preparation of cost estimates, measurement take-offs, and bill of quantities in accordance with tender requirements.

Compile, format and maintain tender documents, pricing schedules and supporting information for submission.

Manage and maintain the Document Management System (DMS) and estimating libraries, ensuring files are up to date and recorded correctly.

Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations, chase outstanding information, and log responses for review by the estimating team.

Prepare and update standard templates, cost databases and precedent documents to support consistent estimating practices.

Support the commercial team with correspondence, tender submissions (electronic and hard copy), and post-submission reporting.

Maintain accurate records of enquiries, clarifications, allowances and provisional sums, ensuring auditability of estimating decisions.

Provide administrative support for bid meetings, including minute-taking, issue logs and action tracking.

Ensure compliance with company procedures for health & safety, quality and data security in all administrative activities.

Requirements

Previous experience in an estimating or commercial administrative role within construction, a main contractor, or consultancy environment.

Strong IT skills, including competence with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; experience with a Document Management System is desirable.

Good numerical ability, attention to detail and experience working with measurement and pricing information.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight tender deadlines.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to liaise professionally with colleagues, subcontractors and suppliers.

Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Knowledge of estimating software or cost databases and experience of working within procurement processes is an advantage.

Package

Competitive Salary negotiable dependent on experience

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Estimating Adminstrator interested in roles based in Cork, you can contact Sheila by e-mail at sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Construction Estimators in Ireland.

Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond directly to every individual.

EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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