Estimator

ICT Estimator for Data Centre ICT projects The ideal candidate will be a confident and self-motivated individual with the ability to be innovative, whilst still being able to follow and improve set processes. You must be hard working and possess a proven track record within the ICT sector. Able to identify the requirements of projects Accurately prepare quotations considering all costs associated with the delivery of schemes Provide detailed hand over project files to the operations team to allow for the successful delivery of contracts Correspond, liaise and negotiate with clients, suppliers, contractors and colleagues Able to manage situations when workload presents conflicting demands on time availability, thus demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise and schedule Able to monitor progress and implement controls to ensure tasks are achieved to time, cost and quality Develop and select effective solutions to challenges, opportunities and risk Communicate facts, ideas and proposals to internal and external stakeholders in an effective and persuasive manner Work with others to develop a wide array of knowledge and skills throughout the team Deliver efficient and effective client service at all times Working closely with key members of the project team, liaising with clients and suppliers BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management or a HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering RCDD, CDCDP or extensive data centre ICT experience preferable Proven experience (5+ years) in cost estimating for infrastructure preferably in a managerial role In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, and industry standards Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex technical documents and drawings Proficiency in cost estimating software and tools. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The primary responsibility is to develop accurate and timely estimates, and submit competitive bids and proposals for the company’s clients Analyse and interpret detailed client requests, drawings and specifications to then determine and estimate truly value-engineered solutions or alternatives to project requirements Utilise all aspects of your expertise to submit bespoke bids and proposals to clients Attend pre and post tender bid meetings with clients and their representatives Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner Assist and support the business as a whole to meet their financial targets Help to identify and develop potential new opportunities for work Help to identify new suppliers and subcontractors to improve performance and profit Offer support, guidance and mentoring to the Sales team where necessary. Manage the team’s workload to ensure sufficient time is allocated to produce accurate bids. Effectively manage the pipeline to identify and win new contracts. Review and write all PQQ submissions to the respective clients. Manage all tender portals from various clients. Write clear, concise and articulate tender proposals and clarifications. Manage the submission of the tender, attending internal and external tender meetings with either the client or internal operations. Ensuring the completion of all relevant and associated bid documentation, including presentations for the bid proposal are completed. Liaise with the Commercial Director to ensure any tenders are indicative of our businessProviding feedback to the relevant departments if either successful or unsuccessful with the bids. Ensuring that work processes and models are adequately documented, validated and stored within a clear directory structure with complete version history. Identify areas for systems and operational improvement within the team; implement and measure. Reviewing existing pricing agreements to identify opportunities for enhancing current & future performance. Building Client / Stakeholder relationships 25 Days of Annual Leave (increasing with every year of tenure up to a max of 30 days) €30 a month wellbeing fund for gym/fitness/wellbeing classes €100 eyecare reimbursement Company paid sick days (if legislation in your country dictates higher, this will take precedence) Special Company Leave Days (e.g. Marriage Leave) Discretionary bonus plan depending on company and individual performance