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Job Title: Senior Mechanical Estimator
Location: Mallusk, Co. Down
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to: Lead Estimator Data Centres
Team Overview
The Commercial & Estimating department is central to ensuring the financial viability and contractual success of our projects. Responsible for cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, the team works closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, and clients to monitor budgets, mitigate risk, and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations safeguarding both client satisfaction and company profitability.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Lead Estimator you will be an essential part of the Commercial Team responsible for assisting in the preparation of accurate costings for data centre projects. Day-to-day estimating will include costing of a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, from bespoke plantrooms, risers, laterals & prefabricated solutions. You will be responsible for generating detailed mechanical takeoffs for turnkey commercial projects which will involve liaising with a wide range of suppliers to obtain accurate quotations for specialist equipment. Liaise with our contract managers, purchasing department & wider commercial department in order to generate a seamless link from initial costing through to design, installation and completion for each project.
What You'll Be Doing
* Review tender and enquiry documents to support bid/no-bid decisions.
* Interpret schematics and 3D designs, complete mechanical take-offs, and compile material and labour cost estimates.
* Use estimating software to input and review data, collaborate with the commercial team to assess labour needs, and source quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
* Attend site and internal meetings pre- and post-contract to support project delivery and prepare detailed handover packs for awarded projects.
About Alternative Heat
With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector. Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer. We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.
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