Permanent
Lead Cost Estimator
Posted on 11 March 25 by Terry Yelverton
- Dublin
- €0 - €0 per Annum
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Job Description
Lead Cost Estimator
Arcadis is the world’s leading company in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 professionals in 70+ countries, we are united in improving quality of life and solving the world’s most complex challenges.
About the Role:
Arcadis DPS Group specializes in Project Management, Multi-Discipline Design, and Construction Management for Pharmaceutical and Life Science Buildings. Based in our Dublin office, you will be the Lead Estimator, supporting Pharmaceutical and Life Science projects across Ireland and Europe. Reporting to the Project Controls Department Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, high-quality estimates that form the foundation for successful project execution.
Be part of something impactful – join us!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of project estimates, including measurements from drawings, 3D models, and sketches.
- Determine cost rates using historic data, vendor quotes, contractor feedback, and industry publications.
- Input and format estimates using standard Excel templates, complete with narratives on assumptions, risks, and benchmarking.
- Conduct reviews and peer checks to ensure accuracy and adherence to company standards.
- Support the development and training of junior and senior estimators.
- Foster interdisciplinary teamwork and provide leadership to assigned project teams.
- Actively participate in project meetings, lessons learned reviews, and process improvements.
- Provide feedback to Project Managers on resourcing, project risks, and constraints.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to business development activities and proposals.
Experience & Skills Required:
- 10 years’ experience in Estimating and Budget Control.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related subject.
- SCS Chartership or another relevant Chartership is advantageous.
- Strong technical knowledge across CSA, M&E, Process, and Automation & Controls disciplines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and related IT systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a "can-do" attitude.
- Experienced in coaching and mentoring junior estimators.
- Dedicated to ongoing professional development.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Why Arcadis? At Arcadis, we empower everyone to be their best because your contribution matters. We take a skills-based approach, allowing you to shape your career and maximize your impact. By joining us, you’ll do meaningful work, delivering sustainable solutions for a better planet and leaving a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Through six ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race—we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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