Mechanical Estimators

Ballymount, Ireland

Location: Ballymount, Ireland
Project: Group HQ, portfolio wide
Discipline: Mechanical
Level: Engineer / Specialist
Type: Permanent, group office based

Job details:
1) Measure mechanical scope from tender documents and build a fully priced bill
2) Assess subcontractor quotations for scope gaps before they enter the tender summary
3) Support the bid team with mechanical cost plans and value engineering options

About the role

We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking a Mechanical Estimator due to our continued success within the Data Centre Industry. The position will be based in the client's head office in Dublin.

Position: Mechanical Estimator

Location: Dublin

Reporting to: Lead Mechanical Estimator

Responsibilities

  • Produce reports for management for bids and monthly meetings
  • Prepare estimates based on drawings and specifications
  • Manage quantities and prepare pricing document
  • Oversea pricing for elements of the building from the Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers
  • Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractors bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors
  • Assist in the maintenance of the cost data base
  • Present the estimate to the Estimating Director, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required
  • Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc)
  • Keep informed with developments in the construction industry
  • Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Estimating Department
  • Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures
  • Mentor and train junior members of the team
  • Co-ordinate and collaborate with the CSA & Electrical Estimators

What the role involves

  • 4+ years experience within a Mechanical capacity
  • Estimating or Quantity Surveying background
  • Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is desirable
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and in at least one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages – e.g. Buildsoft or CostX
  • Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and the client's tender submission
  • Be able to identify potential risks on a project
  • Be aware of the company’s high standards of safety

What is on offer

  • Opportunity to work with a Market Leader in the Data centre Industry
  • Supportive career development
  • Competitive salary package
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Pipeline of project growth

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