CSA Lead Estimator

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations.
Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things.
Our people have the courage to be innovative.
Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.
We deliver our clients' visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including:
Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.
At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves.
We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.
The CSA Lead Estimator will be responsible for the preparation of an accurate, detailed Civil structural and architectural estimate from start to finish with assistance from the pre-construction team.
It is important that the Lead Estimator understands basic construction technology.
You will prepare a Bill of Quantities using 2D drawings, and or BIM models.
You will engage with supply chain locally to obtain sub-contractor quotes / current market rates for incorporation into each tender.
You will produce an accurate, fully priced bid including a BQ encapsulating all works required by the Employers Requirements as well as the current market rates at that point in time, for presentation to the Group CSA Estimation Manager.
You will also complete the Client Pricing Document(s) for submission to the Client.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the bid:
- Take ownership of the project, and complete the Estimate from start to finish for presentation to the Group CSA Estimation Manager.
Scope identification:
- Taking receipt of the tender documentation, preparing the project overview identifying the scope required and the tender returns required.
Analyse drawings, specifications, tender addenda and all other documentation to ascertain the work elements need to be measured and priced for inclusion in the to ascertain the phasing requirements on each tender.
• File finalised documentation for future reference as per company filing structures.
Quantification of work:
- Be competent in Cost X estimation work practices for both 2D and 5D applications.
• Liaise with design team members to obtain necessary information Pricing:
- Obtain quotation from the local market from vendors or subcontractors.
Interrogating these quotations for scope gaps and variances and inputting correct figures into the out mid-bid meetings with supply chain.
• Carry our a Sub-Contractor trade package tender analysis by levelling the quotations, and comparing with your own pre-prepared budget and identifying the best value quotation.
• Liaise with construction team to obtain rates reflecting actual costs on previous projects, and lessons learned from previous projects.
• Ascertain lead in times from supply chain.
Change Management:
- Keep up to date with all tender addenda issued both pre-tender and post tender and analyse all for change.
Schedule these changes and apply rates for updated / revised tender bid submissions - Assist with any value engineering proposals by identifying and providing costs for same.
Time Management:
- Demonstrate excellent time management of his / her time, to achieve tight is of the essence in preparing BQ's, so it is essential the candidate can demonstrate this competency using approximate quantities and composite rates where necessary.
Software skills:
- Competent in the use of Cost X and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) - Bluebeam - BIM 360 Mentoring and supporting junior staff:
- Provide support and training to junior staff Requirements:
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying 7+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying/Estimating role Data centre CSA commercial experience required.
Proven track record tendering on projects over €40-50+m High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
High level of competency in BQ preparation and pricing.
Travel:
There will be a requirement to travel occasionally for day trip / overnight to attend client meetings, for both post and mid-bid meeting requirements, when the need arises.
This role would suit an ambitious Estimator seeking to progress their career, or a QS looking to broaden their experience in a large pre-construction team from either a PQS or Contractor background.
This role will also make further education a priority for those candidates wishing to develop their academic qualifications in terms of Postgrad diplomas (level 9), SCSI Chartership, etc.
Mercury will provide support in this regard.
Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.