Mechanical Estimating Engineer

Job Summary:

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake.

We are seeking a Mechanical Estimating Engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical building services packages on mission-critical data centre projects. This role requires strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, and associated mechanical services systems commonly found within hyperscale and co-location data centers.

Working closely with pre-construction, design, procurement, and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in securing new business opportunities and ensuring commercially viable project submissions.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

· Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and cost plans for data centre construction projects.

· Analyse tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and employer requirements.

· Conduct quantity take-offs for mechanical services packages.

· Develop competitive and accurate pricing models using estimating software and spreadsheets.

· Assess labour, materials, plant, subcontractor, and equipment costs.

· Produce comprehensive tender submissions within required deadlines.

· Review enquiries and identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.

· Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries.

· Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for technical and commercial compliance.

· Attend pre-tender meetings, site visits, and client presentations where required.

· Support contract negotiations and post-tender clarifications.

· Interpret mechanical design documents and assess buildability.

· Review HVAC, cooling, ventilation, chilled water and mechanical infrastructure systems.

· Ensure estimates align with relevant industry standards, project specifications, and client requirements.

· Collaborate with design teams to optimise project solutions and costs.

· Identify key commercial risks and mitigation strategies.

· Assist in developing tender programmes and resource requirements.

· Support handover meetings between pre-construction and project delivery teams.

· Maintain accurate costing databases and historical project records.

· Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties

· Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures.

Qualifications: Skills and Experience

· Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

· Proven experience in mechanical estimating within MEP, building services, or mission-critical environments.

· Strong understanding of data centre mechanical systems including:

o HVAC Systems

o Data-centre Specific CRAH/CRAC units, CDUs, In row Coolers, Rear Door Hxs

o Chilled water systems including Equipment/Plant

o Pipework installations

o Ventilation systems

o Heat rejection systems

· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

· Strong commercial awareness and cost analysis skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Blue-Beam and estimating software.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Values & Behaviours:

DPI Values

Dedication, Precision, Integrity

Behaviours

· Inspiration - Has a clear vision of where to go and the ability to articulate it. Empowers people to implement our vision and strategy. Great communicator who captures the imagination, generating trust and commitment.

· Team Spirit - Thinks about "we" not "me"; we do this together. Brings purpose to the team to make it a cohesive unit. Knows when to seek help and when to give it. Prepared to take action to address issues for the good of the team and celebrate others' successes.

· Self-Awareness - Emotionally intelligent; has empathy for others and gets the best out of people by meeting them on their terms. Great at building rapport with colleagues and customers; knows that their behavior impacts on the performance of others and adapts approach to achieve the best results.

· Achievement - Always striving to be the best and consistently delivers. High performer: bringing high energy, competence and making the right decisions to get things done.

· Tenacity - Relentless in the pursuit of their goals. Excellent at solving problems and overcoming obstacles; seeing the challenges before others see them and taking action, to avoid them becoming problems. Sees setbacks as opportunities and becomes stronger in adversity.

· Influence - Highly skilled at getting others committed to the goal. Confident, enthusiastic and encourages creativity. Understands the needs of stakeholders and as a result, engages them.

Our Vision

· To compete at the highest standards in data center fit-out, MEP construction and managed services throughout Europe and beyond.

Our Mission

· Continue to develop and deliver products and services unparalleled in terms of quality.

· Retain our clients, broaden our breadth of service, identifying closely with their changing requirements.

· Execute a robust H&S and Wellbeing strategy. Consider and implement wherever possible initiatives that relate to environmental improvements.

Our Strategy

· People - Build an organisation capable of managing the business we will become. Recruit and retain and develop the best industry professionals. Health, Safety and Wellbeing remain paramount, for our employees and clients.

· Products - must address an industry need. We must have differentiators such as assured quality, modularisation, and off-site construction techniques. Datatec’s commitment to quality is unsurpassed in the industry, we seek perfection. New products and services must be delivered to the same exacting standards.

· Purpose - relates both to our clients and our organisation. We need to understand both how to be able to confidently present our solutions and product strategy to the market. Separately, we create a working environment that promotes and rewards employees fairly, actively supporting a culture of transparency and mutual respect.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Estimating within MEP, or mission critical environments: 5 years (Required)
• data centre mechanical systems: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person