Mechanical Estimator Galway

Mechanical Estimator Galway

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of 'leading edge' engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby's Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high value engineering services to a number of 'blue chip' companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

Mechanical Estimators develop competitive cost estimates by analysing the materials and labour needed to complete a project. This is done by doing a critical analysis of specifications, drawings and contractual documentation, interpreting this information and relaying the same on a detailed take off which will follow the format of the Form of Tender.

Mechanical Estimator Responsibilities

• Initial review of tender documents and assessing project & level of design
• Assisting and liaising with Engineering Support in design development if relevant
• Interpreting specifications & drawings
• Attending site surveys or liaising with site managers on same
• Liaising with other Departments/Business Units
• Analysing form of tender & overseeing that counts are prepared in line with form of tender,
• Including the managing & checking of all counts completed by Assistant Estimator
• Managing the sending out of enquires, ensuring all relevant documentation is issued to Suppliers
• Preparing full take off in line with tender documents
• Liaising with suppliers including full evaluation of quotes
• Preparing RFIs
• Preparing Product Substitution & Value Engineering options
• Once project is inputted into estimating package by Assistant Estimator, Estimator to check
• Quantities and descriptions are in line with take off
• Reviewing Prelims requirements for projects including Management, plant & access costs
• Reviewing overall tender with Estimating Manager and interpretations taken
• Managing post tender clarifications
• Attending post tender meetings
• Attending hand over meetings for successful tenders
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Working in accordance with Kirby Group Estimating Procedures & overall quality procedures.

Necessary Requirements

• 3rd level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying or similar
• Ideally will possess 3+ years' experience in the construction industry in a similar Mechanical Estimator position. Estimating process piping systems, utility piping, plumbing, HVAC systems, piping, duct work, and equipment.
• Innovates and leads in Mechanical/technical activity and challenges.
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to multi task and manage many priorities
• Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact
• Excellent record keeper and administration skills
• Solves problems analytically and acts decisively