A long-standing company operating within the construction and real estate industry is working in partnership with GRS to hire an Estimating Assistant for their Nicosia based team. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and experienced professional who thrives on accuracy, analysis, and collaboration. Working closely with the estimating team, you will contribute to the development of competitive and well-structured tender submissions by supporting quantity take-offs, market engagement, and commercial evaluations, ensuring all deliverables are completed to the highest standards and within tight deadlines.
MAIN DUTIS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Review tender documentation, specifications, and conditions to identify key requirements, risks, and commercially significant points.
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Perform detailed and accurate quantity take‑offs, including preparation of BOQs when required, ensuring consistency and precision in all measurements.
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Prepare subcontract tender packages for tenders and request quotations from the market.
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Prepare, structure, and maintain evaluation sheets to ensure efficient and effective comparisons and pricing analysis.
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Prepare material lists for tenders and communicate to procurement department for obtaining market quotations.Support tender submissions by preparing and formatting documents, and evaluation summaries. Request and follow up on information from internal departments and external stakeholders.
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Ensure the complete and timely preparation of all components of the tender, including quantity take‑offs, material lists, and related documentation.
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Conduct detailed review, analysis, and preparation of the technical and specialized supporting documents required for the tender submission.
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Support and coordinate with estimators by timely feeding them with market response information and any other information of commercial significance.
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Maintain updated price lists, supplier data, and measurement records.
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Work collaboratively with the estimating team to ensure deadlines and quality requirements are met.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Holder of a High School Leaving Certificate. Any college-level diploma or certificate will be considered an advantage.
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At least 8 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
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Solid understanding of construction processes, materials, and measurement principles.
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Experience reading and interpreting tender documents, specifications, and contractual terms, with the ability to highlight critical points.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, structured worksheets, comparisons, data accuracy).
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Working experience with AutoCAD or similar.
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Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and external collaborators.
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Ability to extract needed information politely and effectively from colleagues and stakeholders.
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High attention to detail and exceptional accuracy in measurements and data handling.
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Strong teamwork mindset, reliability, and willingness to support the wider estimating department.
COMPANY BENEFITS
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13th and 14th salary
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Provident Fund
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21 days annual leave
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38-hour weekly schedule
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Ioulia Ananikidou, ioulia@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 729 for further information.