Senior CSA Estimator – Data Centre, Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Our client, a specialist data centre delivery contractor, is recruiting a Senior CSA Estimator for a major data centre project in Dublin, Ireland. Our client is recruiting on a confidential basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete & manage large tenders across long duration timeframes.
• Preparing estimates based on drawings and specifications.
• Manage quantities and prepare a pricing document.
• Obtain pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers.
• Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor’s bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors.
• Assist in the maintaining of the cost database.
• 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.
• Engage in personal development planning and performance review procedures, as required.
• Perform other such duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned from time to time by our client Management.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during employment, particularly with respect to information provided by, or obtained from, others.
• Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and our client's tender submission.
• Understand the company’s high standards of safety.
• Able to identify potential risks on a project.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years’ relevant estimating experience.
• Background in Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) engineering or proven previous trade experience.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, or one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages – e.g. Buildsoft or CostX

Package

Typical market salary €75,000–€94,000 per year, depending on experience. Supportive career development. Collaborative team environment. Pipeline of project growth.

Email lee@cxrecruit.com quoting CXR-269, or upload your CV below.