Estimator

At GLF, we redefine skylines with our premium metal and glass facades, setting new standards of excellence across Ireland and the UK. With over 35 years of expertise in the curtain walling industry, GLF specialises in cutting-edge design, fabrication, and installation services for a diverse range of projects, including commercial offices, universities, and healthcare facilities.

We're currently looking for an experienced Estimator - Building Facades ideally with a curtain walling / commercial window industry background to join our fast-growing, innovative team. So, if you're looking for a fresh perspective and you're ready to accelerate your career at a leading European company, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing incoming tender and budget enquiries on a regular basis
• Updating tender List database
• Assessing costs of projects using excel spreadsheets
• Working on Logikal, or other façade software, may be required.
• Preparing detailed cost estimates for tenders
• Preparing and submitting tenders
• Communicating with contractors, design teams and systems suppliers
• Post tender analysis including value engineering
• Handing over successful tenders to design team and project manager
• Preparing project elemental budgets in line with tender
• Cooperating with other departments regarding projects' costs
• Managing quality procedures within tendering department
  

Essential skills and qualifications required

• Third-level qualification in engineering, building construction or quantity surveying
• At least 2 years of experience estimating construction projects utilising architectural plans
• Must have knowledge & experience of curtain walling / commercial window industry
• Ability to manage time and work to deadlines
• Possession of excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to review and analyse construction drawings contract documentation and specifications
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly engaged, proactive and motivated individual with a strong commercial understanding
• Previous experience estimating small and large-scale projects
• Must hold a valid work permit/visa
• Possess a good command of the English language