CSA Estimator

Winthrop Technologies; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive career development

Competitive salary package

Collaborative team environment

Pipeline of project growth

Job summary

A leading data centre delivery partner in Dublin is seeking a CSA Estimator to join their expanding team. This role involves managing tenders, preparing estimates based on drawings, and collaborating with subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' relevant estimating experience.
• Background in Civil, Structural & Architectural engineering or trade.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Complete and manage large tenders across long duration timeframes.
• Prepare estimates based on drawings and specifications.
• Manage quantities and prepare pricing documents.
• Obtain pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Utilize spreadsheets for comparing bids and quotations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Buildsoft

CostX

Job description

About the Company

Winthrop Technologies is Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

Position

We are seeking a CSA Estimator to join our expanding team. This position will be based in our head office in Ballymount, Dublin 22 and reporting to the Estimating Director, offering the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge data centre projects and contribute to our continued success.

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
• Utilize 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 Winthrop 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 Winthrop's tender submission
• Understand the company's high standards of safety
• Able to identify potential risks on a project

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 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.

Benefits

• 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

Winthrop Technologies Ltd are an equal opportunity employer.