Job Description

Description

Team Overview

The Commercial & Estimating department is central to ensuring the financial viability and contractual success of our projects. Responsible for cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, the team works closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, and clients to monitor budgets, mitigate risk, and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations -- safeguarding both client satisfaction and company profitability.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Lead Estimator you will be an essential part of the Commercial Team responsible for assisting in the preparation of accurate costings for data centre projects. Day-to-day estimating will include costing of a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, from bespoke plantrooms, risers, laterals & prefabricated solutions. Be responsible for generating detailed mechanical takeoffs for turnkey commercial projects which will involve liaising with a wide range of suppliers to obtain accurate quotations for specialist equipment. Liaise with our contract managers, purchasing department & wider commercial department in order to generate a seamless link from initial costing through to design, installation and completion for each project.

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Estimator

Location: Mallusk, Antrim

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to: Lead Estimator Data Centres

What You'll be Doing

Responsible for reviewing tender and enquiry documents to support bid/no-bid decisions. Tasks include interpreting schematics and 3D designs, completing mechanical take-offs, and compiling material and labour cost estimates. Uses estimating software to input and review data, collaborates with the commercial team to assess labour needs, and sources quotes from suppliers and subcontractors. Attends site and internal meetings pre- and post-contract to support project delivery and prepare detailed handover packs for awarded projects.

About Alternative Heat

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.

Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.



We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.