Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor - Pre Construction Estimating

Winthrop Technologies; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled estimator to join their dynamic team in Dublin. This role involves preparing detailed estimates and budgets for innovative data centre projects across Europe. You will collaborate with a talented team, manage relationships with subcontractors, and ensure high standards of quality control in all documentation. If you have a strong background in quantity surveying and a passion for the construction industry, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Join a company known for its commitment to excellence and become part of a forward-thinking team driving the future of data centre solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying or Estimating.
• Third level degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and pre-construction budgets based on specifications.
• Manage quantities and prepare pricing documents for projects.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Estimating

Cost Management

Microsoft Excel

Construction Industry Knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Economics

Tools

Buildsoft

CostX

Microsoft Word

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe.

Winthrop specialises in providing turnkey data centre solutions, providing services from design, through to construction across the full range of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical services as well as commissioning.

Winthrop has grown to become the leading and most trusted company in our sector and is the only dedicated Data Centre delivery partner in Europe.

We are currently constructing multiple turnkey data centre projects in 7 different European countries, equating to over 430 MW of IT load in flight.

Managed by the Estimation & Proposals Lead, the Estimating Department is divided into three disciplines – Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA); Mechanical; and Electrical.

This position is based in our Ballymount office.

Reporting to: Estimation & Proposals Lead.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates & pre-construction budgets 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
• Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor’s bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors
• Assist in the maintaining of the cost data base & regional metrics
• 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 & industry bodies
• Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Pre-Con, Estimating & Proposals 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

• A Quantity Surveying or Estimating background with at least 8 years’ satisfactory experience
• Experience in pre-construction is desirable
• Have successfully completed and graduated from a third level degree course accredited in quantity surveying, construction economics or an equivalent relevant area of study
• Possess an acceptable proficiency, both written and oral, in the English language
• 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
• Valid Safe pass card
• Possession of a full Irish Driving Licence

Winthrop Technologies Ltd are an equal opportunities employer