Job Description
Lead a team of estimators in the preparation of accurate, detailed civil structural and architectural estimates for complex engineering and construction projects.
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions, delivering technologies and life-changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses.
Our people have the courage to be innovative, and their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.
We deliver our clients' visions through leading-edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, and Fire Protection.
As a CSA Lead Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing an accurate, detailed estimate from start to finish, with assistance from the pre-construction team.
You will engage with the supply chain to obtain sub-contractor quotes and current market rates for incorporation into each tender.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the bid: Take ownership of the project and complete the estimate from start to finish for presentation to the Group CSA Estimation Manager.
- Scope identification: Prepare the project overview, identifying the scope required and the tender returns required.
- Quantification of work: Be competent in Cost X estimation work practices for both 2D and 5D applications.
- Pricing: Obtain quotations from the local market, interrogate these quotations for scope gaps and variances, and input correct figures into the out mid-bid meetings with supply chain.
- Change Management: Keep up to date with all tender addenda issued, analyse all for change, schedule these changes, and apply rates for updated/revised tender bid submissions.
- Time Management: Demonstrate excellent time management of his/her time to achieve tight deadlines.
Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
- 7+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying/Estimating role.
- Data centre CSA commercial experience required.
- Proven track record tendering on projects over €40-50+m.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- High level of competency in BQ preparation and pricing.
Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.