About us
At Purcell, we are proud of our achievements and we recognise that our future growth and success is shaped by the ambition and calibre of our Team. Wherever you look within our business, you will find people with drive, enthusiasm, and vision, coupled with friendliness and a “let’s do it right” spirit. We aim to attract the best and brightest people to bring new and fresh perspectives. You may be involved in a healthcare project delivering medical assessment units or a conservation project restoring the past for future generations. We achieve better outcomes when we have teams of people who think differently but work well together.
The Role
Junior Estimator working under the guidance of Senior Estimators with responsibilities for :-
- Review and assessment of tender documentation including interpreting drawings, specifications, reports and general scope of works requirements.
- Preparation of consultant, subcontractor and material packages for pricing using latest estimating software.
- Review and preparation of consultant, subcontractor and materials cost analysis for cost comparison purposes.
- Continuous management of tender documents.
- Pricing and review of preliminaries items for review by senior management.
- Assistance in the completion and return of tender documents.
- Assistance in the preparation of project handover reports including collation of the necessary and associated documentation.
- Preparation and maintenance of estimating data for reports and tender application.
- Involvement in a diverse portfolio of project sectors – Commercial & Fit-Out, Civic & Amenity, Education, Conservation & Restoration, Healthcare, Pharma & Industrial, Tourism & Leisure, Residential.
The Candidate
- Ideally be from a Main Contractor background with relevant on-site operations experience and/or good technical knowledge.
- Minimum 1 year experience.
- Good ability to read drawings, specifications and reports with capability to assess issues and risk.
- Clear and concise communicator with an aptitude for problem solving and thinking outside the box.
- Capable of working on his/her own initiatives and as part of a team..
- Able to work accurately and efficiently while managing own time to meet critical deadlines.
- Relevant diploma or degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction related discipline.
- Be proficient in MS Word and Excel and a knowledge of Conquest Estimating is a plus.
- Hold a valid driving licence.
What can Purcell offer you?
You will be joining a leading Irish building Main Contractor committed to the highest standards of safety, quality & sustainability with an earned reputation for delivering outstanding quality projects which meet and exceed our client’s expectations. You will have the opportunity to work in a vital department under the guidance and tutelage of very experienced personnel where you will provide a key role in the preparation of tender submissions for major construction projects. The role also provides you with training using the most up to date estimating techniques and software
You will work as part of the tender bid team in conjunction with the Technical and Project Coordination Departments to thoroughly scrutinise project tender requirements, review scope, assessment of costing requirements and analysis of data received to assist in the preparation of tender costs proposals, all the time marketing the Purcell brand.
A market leading salary and benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, tailored to the individual.