Junior Mechanical Estimator

Elusav Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Elusav Recruitment is seeking a Junior Mechanical Estimator to support detailed estimates and competitive tenders for large-scale Data Centre projects across Europe. You will review drawings and specifications, prepare estimates, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers while working with Mechanical, Electrical and CSA teams throughout the tender process.

You will produce reports for bids, maintain cost data, mentor junior staff, and present estimates to the Estimating Director and Board

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in mechanical estimating or QS.
• Experience reviewing drawings and specs for bids.
• FIDIC contracts knowledge desirable.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and QS software.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports for bids and monthly meetings.
• Prepare estimates based on drawings and specs.
• Support pricing from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers.
• Use spreadsheets to compare bids and justify selections.
• Assist in maintaining the cost data base.
• Present the estimate to Estimating Director and Board when required.
• Collaborate with CSA & Electrical Estimators.

Skills

Mechanical Estimating

Takeoffs

CostX

Tools

CostX

Buildsoft

Job description

Elusav Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Mechanical Estimator with one of the most reputable and largest Engineering contractors in Europe. The role will involve supporting detailed estimates and competitive tenders for large-scale Data Centre projects across Europe. You would be responsible for supporting the review of drawings and specifications, quantities and pricing, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, and working closely with Mechanical, Electrical and CSA teams throughout the tender process.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports for management for bids and monthly meetings.
• Prepare estimates based on drawings and specifications.
• Support 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

• 1+ 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 andtender submission.

Skills

Mechanical Estimating Takeoffs TPBN1_IJ