Junior Mechanical Estimator | Hybrid Dublin/Cork

KPMG International Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Additional Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Emergency Childcare Cover

Social Events

Early Finish Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking an Assistant to join its Construction Advisory practice in a hybrid Dublin or Cork role. You will build estimating capability under experienced supervision and support live assignments across cost management, procurement and project controls.

Ideal candidates bring a foundation in mechanical/building services or related fields, with strong numerical and communication skills and a collaborative approach. Training and career progression await.

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma or trade-based qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Up to approximately 2 years of relevant estimating, quantity surveying, engineering, contracting or construction experience. Applications from new graduates are welcome.
• An interest in estimating and cost management, with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and able to learn estimating, take-off and cost management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with measurement and quantity take-offs from mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment schedules and design information.
• Support the preparation of feasibility estimates, elemental cost plans, pre-tender estimates and tender analyses.
• Help develop bills of quantities, pricing schedules, scope matrices and estimate back-up.
• Obtain, organise and compare quotations from the mechanical subcontractor and supplier markets.
• Maintain cost databases, benchmark information and project records.
• Check calculations, assumptions, quantities and pricing inputs before issue.
• Support value engineering, option appraisal and cost-risk reviews.
• Work with CSA, mechanical and electrical colleagues to identify scope interfaces and gaps.
• Attend design and commercial meetings, prepare clear notes and follow through on agreed actions.
• Develop an understanding of mechanical building services including HVAC, chilled-water and condenser-water systems, ventilation, pipework, pumps, heat rejection, plumbing, drainage, controls and associated plant.
• Contribute to consistent, high-quality client deliverables and meet agreed deadlines.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative approach

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Building Services qualification

Quantity Surveying qualification

Trade-based qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Take-off software

Cost management software

Job description

KPMG Ireland is seeking an Assistant to join its Construction Advisory practice in a hybrid Dublin or Cork role. You will build estimating capability under experienced supervision and support live assignments across cost management, procurement and project controls.

Ideal candidates bring a foundation in mechanical/building services or related fields, with strong numerical and communication skills and a collaborative approach. Training and career progression await.