Senior Pre-Sales Technical Estimator

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

Job summary

Circet Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Pre-Sales Technical Estimator for our Data Centre projects in Letterkenny. You will lead bid opportunities from RFQ to submission and act as the technical authority on passive infrastructure solutions.

You will mentor junior staff, review client documentation, develop cost models, and present technical and commercial proposals to clients while ensuring compliance with specifications and schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven pre-sales support for high-value data centre projects.
• Experience delivering multi-million euro bids end-to-end.
• Strong cost, risk, and commercial awareness for bids.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid opportunities from RFQ receipt to submission.
• Act as technical authority for data centre passive infra during bids.
• Mentor and guide junior pre-sales team members.
• Review RFQs, specs, drawings, and documentation.
• Coordinate bid activities and ensure timely client deliverables.
• Develop cost models and BOMs, assess design changes.
• Present solutions and proposals to clients during negotiations.
• Ensure RFQ/bid deadlines are met and aligned with stakeholders.

Skills

Senior pre-sales

Data centre knowledge

Estimation

Cost modeling

Bid management

Vendor relations

Communication

MS Office

Google Workspace

Negotiation

Tools

RCDD

CNIDP

CDCP

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.

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.