Mechanical Estimator - Mission-Critical, Hybrid

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Additional Annual Leave

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Early Finish Fridays

Social Events

Job summary

KPMG Ireland's Construction Advisory practice is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join the Mission Critical team in a hybrid Dublin or Cork role. You will develop estimates for mechanical building services, engage with designers and suppliers, and support procurement through cost risks and value engineering.

With 3–6 years' estimating experience and a solid background in HVAC, piping and associated plant, you will contribute to cost management across complex capital programmes and mentor junior

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma or trade-based qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, and related plant.
• Proficient in Excel and take-off/estimating software.
• Ability to document scope, exclusions and assumptions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility estimates, cost plans, pre-tender estimates, tender returns and change estimates for mechanical building services.
• Undertake detailed measurement and quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Develop pricing build-ups using quotations, benchmarks, labour and material rates.
• Prepare bills of quantities, pricing schedules, scope matrices and cash flows.
• Issue enquiries and lead comparisons of quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Interrogate designs, identify missing information and document risk allowances.
• Coordinate estimate interfaces with other disciplines and support procurement strategy.

Skills

Mechanical estimation

Measurement & pricing

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services / Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Take-off software

Job description

KPMG Ireland's Construction Advisory practice is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join the Mission Critical team in a hybrid Dublin or Cork role. You will develop estimates for mechanical building services, engage with designers and suppliers, and support procurement through cost risks and value engineering.

With 3–6 years' estimating experience and a solid background in HVAC, piping and associated plant, you will contribute to cost management across complex capital programmes and mentor junior