Placement Estimator - Pre Construction

• Job Location: Head Office Cookstown, Co,Tyrone, Northern Ireland
• Job Type: Placement
• Job Closing Date: 5 December 2025

Our applications are now open for our Placement 2026 intake. This role would commence June 2026.

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Commercial Director, as a Placement Estimator you will work closely with other members of the pre-construction commercial team to prepare comprehensive commercial tender proposals as a key part of our drive to secure new projects

• Assist with the review of tender documents to highlight any missing documents and as you progress, put together a project overview document for presentation to company directors
• Assist with the measurement of all aspects of the project, putting together a details contract sum analysis (CSA) which will form part of our final tender submission
• Issue of tender packs to the supply chain for pricing, completing tender analysis of the sub-contractor priced returns and where appropriate incorporating these into our CSA
• Raise any tender queries with the client team, in a clear and concise manner, relaying any responses onto our supply chain for inclusion within their pricing
• Prepare prelim breakdown in conjunction with the project managers and tender programme
• Attendance at tender review meetings whether these are client meetings or MAR internal meetings.
• Any other duties as required by management.

• Must be working towards a degree / HND in Quantity Surveying or other relevant discipline
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Self-motivated with a drive to achieve results
• IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD
• Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK and Ireland.

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Our Commitment to Equality

McAleer & Rushe is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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