Cost Engineer

Crewit Resourcing Group; Región Metropolitana de Santiago; On-site; CLP 45,703,839 - 63,985,374; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Crewit Resourcing Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Chile, focusing on high-value electrical projects in sectors like healthcare and data centers.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience, with strong technical knowledge in procurement and cost management. Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience working on projects valued at €5m+.
• Strong experience in measuring cable containment from layouts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cost management and procurement.
• Assist in preparation of project cost estimates.
• Support procurement activities including purchasing electrical materials.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Measurement and cost planning

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical or related discipline)

Tools

BIM models

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Quantity Surveyor - ENGLISH SPEAKER

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Sector: Data Centres / Pharma / Healthcare / Commercial

Company Overview

Our client is a leading Irish contractor delivering high-value electrical projects across data centres, pharmaceutical, healthcare, semiconductor, and commercial developments. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

Role Overview

The Electrical Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for cost management, procurement, and commercial control of electrical packages on large-scale projects. The role requires strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and proven experience in measurement, cost planning, and procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out measurement and take-offs for cable containment systems from layouts
• Electrical services including lighting, fire alarm, small power and related systems
• MV and LV cable from schematic drawings
• Assist in the preparation of project cost estimates and budgets
• Support procurement activities including purchasing electrical materials including containment, cabling and lighting
• Major equipment including generators, MV/LV switchgear and UPS systems
• Contribute to commercial management of projects ensuring cost efficiency
• Liaise with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors
• Support delivery of projects in line with budget, quality and programme targets

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical or related discipline)
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• Experience working on projects valued at €5m+
• Experience across one or more sectors: Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Semiconductor, Commercial
• Strong experience in measuring cable containment from layouts
• Measuring electrical services from drawings
• Quantifying MV and LV cable from schematics
• Purchasing electrical materials and equipment
• Working with suppliers and procurement processes
• Experience working on projects valued €10m to €50m+
• Experience with ELV systems
• Experience using BIM models
• Experience in pricing and tendering, variation management, subcontractor management, cost reporting and cashflow forecasting
• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Ireland
• Career progression within a growing organisation

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Quantity Surveyor with strong technical measurement and procurement experience to join a leading contractor delivering complex, high-value projects across Ireland.