Data Centre · Permanent

Mechanical Estimator – Data Centre, Ballymount, Ireland

Join our client's data centre project team in Ballymount, Ireland as a Mechanical Estimator. Permanent role, applications handled confidentially by Cx Recruit.

€63,000–€78,000 (market rate) · Ireland · Ref CXR-228

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Overview

Our client, a specialist data centre delivery contractor, is recruiting a Mechanical Estimator for a major data centre project in Ballymount, Ireland. Position: Mechanical Estimator Location: Ballymount, Dublin 22 Reporting to: Lead Mechanical Estimator Our client is recruiting on a confidential basis.

Key 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

Requirements

  • 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 our client's tender submission
  • Be able to identify potential risks on a project
  • Be aware of the company’s high standards of safety

Package

Typical market salary €63,000–€78,000 per year, depending on experience. Supportive career development. Collaborative team environment. Pipeline of project growth.

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