Senior Estimator

**REPORTING TO: Estimating Manager****Purpose of Role**Generate best-price tender submissions that will successfully win contracts in a competitive budgeting situation. This role will be preferably based in our Limerick office.**Role Responsibilities**- Produce estimates by gathering proposals, quotes, specifications and related documents.- Identify opportunities and deficits in the tender documents that provide commercial leverage.- Obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers; compute costs and maintain a fit-for-purpose cost database.- Analyse, evaluate and perform risk analysis on supplier and subcontract packages- Work with the QS function in pre-contract negotiations.- Liaise with the Chief Estimator and senior management on contractual concerns and ensure that all necessary notices and submissions are met in a timely manner.- Engage with the commercial/project team to agree budgets prior to the pre-start handover meeting.- Manage and control preliminary budgets for tender process.- Ensure client relationships are maintained throughout commercial negotiations.- Compile and maintain costs data reports.- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key- Review technical publications; track price trends and regulatory changes- Protect Flynn contractually and follow company procedures and protocols.- 3-5 years relevant experience- Third level qualification in engineering, construction, quantity surveying or related field- Good knowledge of construction outputs, and of labour, plant and material prices.- Financially numerate with strong commercials knowledge.- Good understanding of data analysis methods.- Ability to work as part of a team- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities- Ability to manage tender documentation and punctual with reports.- Methodical, analytical mindset with good attention to detail- Must be able to work to tight deadlines.- Calm, with high stress tolerance**Remuneration**Flynn offer a competitive remuneration package.