Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Purpose
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 centres.
Working closely with pre-construction, design, procurement, and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in securing new business opportunities and ensuring that project submissions are commercially viable.
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.
Essential 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:
- HVAC Systems
- Data-centre Specific CRAH/CRAC units, CDUs, in-row coolers, Rear Door Hxs
- Chilled water systems including Equipment/Plant
- Pipework installations
- Ventilation systems
- Heat rejection systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong commercial awareness and cost analysis skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and estimating software.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@datalecltd.com. For further information, please get in touch with HR on +44 (0) 800 6891318.
About Datalec Precision Installations (DPI)
Datalec Precision Installations provides world-class, global data centre solutions, specialising in connectivity design, bespoke manufacturing, construction, and installation services. Supported by unmatched technical expertise, we offer consultancy, technical and critical cleaning, electronic security, and managed services to address every data centre need.