About this role
Description
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Exyte are now hiring for a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, responsible for the preconstruction commercial management of mechanical scope on Data Center projects across Northern Europe.
This role will be based in our offices in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
About our Data Centers (DTC) division
Exyte delivers comprehensive data center services from design to construction, ensuring efficiency and reliability. With our integrated project delivery approach, we have successfully executed numerous projects worldwide, including advanced intelligence data centers, hyperscale data centers, colocation and cloud-computing data centers using traditional construction as well as modular construction techniques.
Explore your tasks and responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.)
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documents to estimate quantities and costs.
- Develop cost plans and budgets for the mechanical scope.
- Use digital tools (e.g., Bluebeam, CostX, Revit) to ensure precision and efficiency in quantification.
- Assist in developing procurement strategies (e.g., package breakdowns, early procurement of long-lead and big ticket material items).
- Ensure all mechanical scopes are correctly captured and categorized to aid tendering and procurement.
- Issue tenders to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor bids for mechanical work.
- Advise on procurement strategies for mechanical packages.
- Review and interrogate design for Value Engineering options / alternative specification options to maximize value
Show your expertise
- 3rd level education diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or related area
- At least 5 years relevant post qualification experience with a main contractor, ideally within Data Centers
- Relevant experience in Data Centers with client projects which total over €500M
- Strong track record on commercial build projects, within Data Centers
- Experience of package negotiation
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and logical skills
- Able to work accurately with figures
Other facts
About Exyte GmbH
The manufacturing processes of our clients are subject to high standards and require our expertise in controlled and regulated environments. We provide the manufacturing facilities with ultra-clean air and ultra-pure atmospheres, ensure air temperature and humidity control, and meet the client's specific requirements – for example, specifications regarding differential pressure or noise insulation.
What you'll do
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems and analyze drawings and specifications to estimate quantities and costs. Develop cost plans and budgets while assisting in procurement strategies and evaluating subcontractor bids.
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