CSA Estimator

As a CSA Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in our data centre bid process on both negotiated and open tendered projects. Work closely with the Estimating Manager as well as a multidisciplinary team of engineers, industry experts and in-house electrical and associated key contractors in the data centre field across Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the full tender process from beginning to completion
• Ensuring bid compliance with employers’ requirements
• Managing relevant key subcontractor and supplier bids and ensuring compliance
• Liaising with relevant parties and maintain continuous communication with stakeholders.
• Interrogate our own design submissions on D&B projects
• As and when necessary, completing take-offs, and/ or sanity checking of BOQs prepared by others
• Value engineering, identify key areas without compromising quality or project scope.
• risk analysis
• Critical appraisal of both employer requirements and our bids to bring added value and identify errors, omissions or duplications etc
• Final bid preparation and validation
• Attend meetings as required
• Assist in development of estimating software, database etc
• Minimal travel as required
• Provide support to wider construction team as required
• Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities relevant to the role as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in CSA Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• A diploma or certification in estimating, quantity surveying, or electrical systems is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in CSA estimating within the construction industry.
• Experience with large-scale projects is preferred.
• Strong understanding of CSA systems, materials, and installation practices.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., CostX or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.