Vacancy Name
Senior Building & Civil Estimator
Vacancy No
VN3580
Employment Type
Full-Time
Work Location
Limerick
Key Responsibilities
About the role
As part of the growing Estimating and Engineering team at TLI Group, we are seeking an experienced Senior Building & Civil Estimator to lead and support the preparation of estimates and cost plans across multiple civil, structural, and building projects. You will be responsible for the delivery of competitive and compliant tenders, supporting both private and public sector clients, ensuring technical excellence, commercial viability, and strategic alignment with TLI Group’s goals.
This is a key role, working cross-functionally with engineering, project management, business development, and commercial teams.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
23 Days Annual Leave.
Sick pay (post-probation).
Voluntary Pension Scheme (post-probation).
Health Insurance Discount and Life Assurance.
LAYA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Structured training through our Career Pathway Programme.
Opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and expanding organisation.
This is a key role, working cross-functionally with engineering, project management, business development, and commercial teams.
About TLI Group
TLI Group is a critical utility infrastructure service provider, operating extensively within the utilities sector in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK.
We actively deliver high profile multi-disciplinary projects across four business units, namely: Power Transmission & Distribution, Renewables & Engineering, Smart Energy Services and Telecoms.
TLI Group plays a leading role in promoting the development of critical utility infrastructure and thus providing safe, reliable and sustainable networks for future generations.
We actively deliver high profile multi-disciplinary projects across four business units, namely: Power Transmission & Distribution, Renewables & Engineering, Smart Energy Services and Telecoms.
TLI Group plays a leading role in promoting the development of critical utility infrastructure and thus providing safe, reliable and sustainable networks for future generations.
Qualifications and Skills
Qualifications and Experience
Skills and Competencies
- Degree-qualified in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in a construction or civil engineering estimating role.
- Proven experience in preparing civil and/or building project tenders.
- Cable of undertaking estimate with minimum guidance
- Understanding of contract forms including NEC, FIDIC, and Public Works Contracts is beneficial.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite; familiarity with Cubit estimating software such an advantage but training will be provided
- Full driving licence required; occasional site visits may be necessary.
Skills and Competencies
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Commercial awareness and strong understanding of value engineering.
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and work to tight deadlines.
- Proactive, with a collaborative mindset and strong team ethic.
- Professional, dependable, and self-motivated.