MEP Estimator

Collen; København; Hybrid; DKK 680,000 - 920,000; Full time

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Job summary

Collen in Denmark is seeking an MEP Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join our estimating department in Copenhagen. You will support preconstruction and bid activities, producing detailed estimates for MEP systems across industrial, pharmaceutical, commercial and data centre projects.

You will review drawings, prepare competitive bids, liaise with subcontractors, and contribute to value engineering while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar role.
• EQF Level 6 in Quantity Surveying or equivalent; Mechanical & Electrical an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed estimates for MEP Systems on major projects
• Review client specifications, drawings, and tender documentation to produce competitive bids
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams to ensure constructability and feasibility
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to obtain accurate pricing
• Identify risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for value engineering
• Support pre-construction planning and tender presentations
• Maintain detailed documentation of all estimating processes, assumptions, and calculations
• Ensure compliance with company standards, quality requirements, and relevant regulations
• Advising on procurement strategy
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• The ability to work independently, and prepare tenders while meeting strict deadlines
• Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role, as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.
• Assisting with growing the regional supply chain by meeting suppliers and diversifying our approach to procurement
• Producing localized benchmark data for projects and packages to assist with pricing verification and trend tracking

Job description

We are seeking an MEP Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to work with our Estimating Department and support our preconstruction and bid activities. This is a technical role involving cost estimation, tender preparation, and pre-construction support for MEP Systems across various sectors including Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Commercial and Data Centres.

Key Requirements

Core Skill Set

The ability to work as part of a team to manage the bid from a technical MEP perspective

Good working knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical work packages

Experience working on large scale data centres will be an advantage

Experience

3 - 5 years relevant experience in a similar role

Education

Education equivalent to EQF Level 6 within quantity surveying (Mechanical & Electrical anadvantage), however other educational backgrounds are welcome to apply

As a member of the estimating team, you will be required to have an open and adaptable approach to developing solutions, together with excellent communication and collaboration skills. You will be key member of the preconstruction team, shaping project win strategy. You will work with local resources, regional commercial teams and the estimating department based in Dublin.

The role will be based in our Copenhagen Office in Hoje Taastrup 2630, working within the estimating department, in the preconstruction department, supporting projects across the European region.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Estimating Director in Dublin, working closely with the Preconstruction Manager in Denmark, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Prepare accurate and detailed estimates for MEP Systems on major projects

Review client specifications, drawings, and tender documentation to produce competitive bids

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams to ensure constructability andfeasibility

Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to obtain accurate pricing

Identify risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for value engineering

Support pre-construction planning and tender presentations

Maintain detailed documentation of all estimating processes, assumptions, and calculations

Ensure compliance with company standards, quality requirements, and relevant regulations

Advising on procurement strategy

Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use

Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.

The ability to work independently, and prepare tenders while meeting strict deadlines

Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role, as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.

Other duties

Assisting with growing the regional supply chain by meeting suppliers and diversifying our approachto procurement

Producing localized benchmark data for projects and packages to assist with pricing verification andtrend tracking

Other requirements

Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Danish, Swedish, Finnish or another European language is beneficial

Right to work in Denmark preferred. Support with permit application process will be provided

Periodic travel will be required throughout Europe

Why Collen?

Work as part of a diverse team delivering exceptional quality work. Work on projects and withcolleagues across Europe, growing and developing the business

Join an established business with over 200 years’ experience delivering construction projects

This position carries the opportunity for career progression and to be part of an expanding departmentwithin the wider Group

Opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting projects across Europe, working with engagedenthusiastic colleagues and for some of the biggest global brands

Summary of skills

Willingness to take ownership of the compilation of complex bids

Exceptional technical understanding of MEP systems and pricing strategies

A high attention to detail

Good understanding of digital construction tools

Thrive in a busy environment whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously

Deadline driven with strong and effective time management skills

Ability to multitask and prioritise workload

Do you have questions before applying? Contact Hiring Manager Owain James, [phone] between 0900 and 1600 DK time.

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