MEP Estimator

Carronandwalsh; Dublin, Waterford; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Estimator in Dublin or Waterford. The ideal candidate should have a Level 9 Post Graduate Certificate in MEP Quantity Surveying or a B.Eng. in MEP Engineering and over 3 years of experience. The role involves independent estimating duties, preparation of financial reports, and compliance with quality and environmental management systems. Attractive package offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years MEP estimating experience in Consultancy or Contracting environment.
• Proficiency using common office programs and IT.
• Ability to identify, critically appraise/evaluate, measure, and describe MEP installations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Development Budgets and Feasibility Appraisals.
• Implementation of Value Management and Value Engineering.
• Preparation of estimates including System Take-Offs and Material Take-Offs.

Skills

Technical knowledge of MEP installations

Proficiency in digital take-off tools

Commercially and contractually focused

Ability to work proactively within project teams

Education

Level 9 Post Graduate Certificate in MEP Quantity Surveying

B.Eng. in MEP Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

CostX

Cubit

Job description

Job Description

Due to ongoing expansion within Carron + Walsh, we are looking for a suitable candidate with a mix of Public and Private sector project experience for the position of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Estimator in our Dublin or Waterford offices. The successful Candidate will undertake MEP Estimating duties independently whilst reporting to our Management Team in the delivery of these projects. The successful Candidate will also be required to be technically proficient in Quantity Surveying.

Typical duties may include:

• Preparation of Development Budgets and Feasibility Appraisals.
• Implementation of Value Management and Value Engineering.
• Preparation of estimates including System Take-Offs, Material Take-Offs (MTO) and Building-Up Rates from first principles (material, labour and plant) for all MEP installations.
• Preparing Financial Reports and Cashflow Forecasts.
• Implementation of Whole Life Cycle and Carbon Assessment and Analysis.
• Operation of Carron + Walsh Cost Management System.
• Compliance with Carron + Walsh ISO Certified Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems.

The ideal candidates would have the following qualifications and traits:

• Level 9 Post Graduate Certificate in MEP Quantity Surveying or B.Eng. in MEP Engineering.
• 3+ years MEP estimating experience in Consultancy or Contracting environment supporting commercial, industrial or pharmaceutical construction projects.
• Proficiency using common office programs and IT, preferably with experience in digital take-off (Bluebeam, CostX and/or Cubit), BIM and Life Cycle Analysis/Carbon Assessment software.
• Ability to work proactively within project teams.
• Commercially and contractually focused.
• Technical knowledge of MEP installations with ability to identify, critically appraise/evaluate, measure, and describe MEP installations for cost estimating and the preparation of tender documents.

An attractive package is available for the right candidate.

If you meet these criteria, please forward your Curriculum Vitae in the strictest of confidence to [e-mail]