Junior Mechanical Estimator — Hybrid (Dublin/Cork) Growth Path

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; 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 a Graduate/Junior Mechanical Estimator to join the Mission Critical team in our Construction Advisory practice. Location options include Dublin or Cork within a hybrid working model.

You will assist with cost management, estimation, procurement, and project controls across complex capital programmes, collaborating with CSA, mechanical and electrical specialists to deliver integrated projects from feasibility through to final account.

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 thinking

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Building Services / Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Graduate/Junior Mechanical Estimator to join the Mission Critical team in our Construction Advisory practice. Location options include Dublin or Cork within a hybrid working model.

You will assist with cost management, estimation, procurement, and project controls across complex capital programmes, collaborating with CSA, mechanical and electrical specialists to deliver integrated projects from feasibility through to final account.