Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor – Pre Construction Estimating

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector. 

Our Estimating Department is divided into three disciplines – Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA); Mechanical; and Electrical. 

This position is based in our Ballymount office. 

Reporting to: Estimation & Proposals Lead. 

Responsibilities 

• Preparing estimates & pre-construction budgets based on drawings and specifications 

• Manage quantities and prepare a pricing document 

• Obtain pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers 

• Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor’s bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors 

• Assist in the maintaining of the cost data base & regional metrics 

• Present the estimate to the Estimating Director, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required 

• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc) 

• Keep informed with developments in the construction industry & industry bodies 

• Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Pre-Con, Estimating & Proposals Department 

• Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures 

• Engage in personal development planning and performance review procedures, as required 

• Perform other such duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned from time to time by Winthrop Management 

• Ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during employment, particularly with respect to information provided by, or obtained from, others 

• Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and Winthrop’s tender submission 

• Understand the company’s high standards of safety 

• Able to identify potential risks on a project 

Requirements 

• A Quantity Surveying or Estimating background with at least 5 years’ satisfactory experience 

• Experience in pre-construction is desirable 

• Possess an acceptable proficiency, both written and oral, in the English language 

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 

Benefits 

• Work with a market leader delivering turnkey data centre projects across Europe 

• Competitive Salary package 

• Working within a collaborative team environment 

• Supportive career development