Senior Pre-Sales Technical Estimator

Circet Ireland & UK; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Circet Ireland & UK is seeking a Senior Pre-Sales Technical Estimator based in Letterkenny, Co.Donegal. You will lead complex, high-value bid opportunities for data centre passive infrastructure, providing technical leadership and commercial insight throughout the pre-sales lifecycle.

The role emphasises fibre optics, horizontal cabling, data cabinets and racks, with responsibilities to produce accurate project estimates and client-ready proposals aligned to specification, programme and budget

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering pre-sales support for high-value, complex data centre projects.
• Ability to produce accurate cost models, BOMs and labour estimates.
• Strong technical leadership and ability to present proposals to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid opportunities through full pre-sales lifecycle from RFQ to submission.
• Act as technical authority for data centre passive infrastructure during bid phase.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior pre-sales team members.
• Review client RFQs, drawings and documentation to ensure scope alignment.
• Coordinate bid activities to produce high-quality client-facing deliverables.
• Develop cost models and ensure compliance with client specifications and budgets.

Skills

Pre-sales leadership

Technical estimation

Cost modelling

Stakeholder management

BOMs preparation

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We are hiring!

Circet Ireland are looking for an experienced Senior Pre-Sales Technical Estimator for our team on the Data Centre projects - Based in Letterkenny,Co.Donegal.

Role Overview

The Senior Pre-Sales Consultant is a key contributor to Circet's data centre growth strategy, providing technical leadership and commercial expertise throughout the pre-sales lifecycle. This role is responsible for leading complex, high-value bid opportunities and developing technically compliant, commercially robust solutions across data centre passive infrastructure systems.

With a strong focus on fiber optics, horizontal cabling, and data cabinet and rack solutions. This role supports the sales function by producing accurate project estimates and client-ready proposals aligned to specification, programme, and budget requirements. This senior position is primarily engaged on multi-million-euro projects for strategic clients within a rapidly expanding market sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bid opportunities through the full pre-sales lifecycle, from RFQ receipt to final submission.


• Act as the technical authority for data centre passive infrastructure solutions during the bid phase.


• Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical support to junior pre-sales team members.


• Receive, review, and manage client RFQs, specifications, drawings, and associated documentation.


• Coordinate internal bid activities, ensuring timely production of high-quality, client-facing deliverables.


• Assess new or revised client documentation and evaluate impacts on scope, design, risk, and cost.


• Manage and control quote revisions in response to design changes or client clarifications.


• Interpret layout drawings, project programs and produce accurate material and labour take-offs.


• Generate RFIs, detailed bills of materials (BOMs), and labour cost estimates.


• Develop comprehensive and accurate project cost models to support final bid submissions.


• Ensure all solutions and costings fully comply with client specifications, standards, and commercial requirements.


• Engage directly with clients to present solutions, support technical discussions, and promote Circet's capabilities.


• Attend client meetings and support post-tender clarification and negotiation stages.


• Ensure all RFQ and bid deadlines are met in a structured and controlled manner.


• Liaise closely with Operations, Sales, Commercial, Finance, and Health & Safety teams to ensure bid alignment and deliverability.


• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to remain informed of evolving technologies, products, and best practices.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrable experience delivering pre-sales support for high-value, complex projects, including double digit multi million euro opportunities.


• Minimum of five years' proven experience in a pre-sales, estimating, or technical consultancy role within the industry.


• Extensive knowledge of data centre passive infrastructure systems, vendors, and supply chains.


• Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of cost drivers and risk management.


• Exceptional attention to detail with a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.


• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.


• Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple concurrent opportunities.


• Confident communicator with the ability to present technical and commercial proposals to clients.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.


• Proficient in Google Workspace applications.


• Professional certifications such as RCDD, CNIDP, or CDCP are desirable but not essential.

This role is central to ensuring Circet delivers high-quality, compliant, and commercially competitive passive infrastructure solutions to its data centre clients.