About Vantage Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Working Arrangement: Office-based during the six-month probationary period to support training, development, and integration within the team. Upon successful completion of probation, employees will be eligible to participate in Vantage's hybrid working arrangements, with the opportunity to work from the office, home or other Vantage locations, subject to business requirements. About Vantage Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance.
We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience. Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Development Delivery Cost and Commercial Department The Development Delivery Cost and Commercial team supports the Development team with cost planning across all work stages, utilizing Vantage standard templates and tools. We assist project teams in pricing customer changes, contribute to Build Cost Optimization initiatives, and support the monthly reporting cycle in collaboration with Construction Cost Finance (CCF).
Our team also provides accurate forecasting and reforecasting methods, monitors project financials against budgets, and ensures compliance with regional and global governance processes - including Delegated Authorities, Change Management procedures (REACH), and project reviews. Additionally, we offer support to other departments across EMEA. Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Estimator to support our growing Data Centre Estimating team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop a long-term career within estimating and pre-construction. This is an entry-level professional role within the Estimating function. The Assistant Estimator will develop and apply foundational knowledge of construction, engineering, commercial management or related disciplines to prepare and analyse defined elements of estimates, cost plans and benchmarks under the guidance of experienced estimators.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Estimating Manager and wider estimating team, contributing to cost planning, benchmarking, reporting and estimating activities, alongside maintaining accurate estimating documentation and records. The role offers hands-on exposure to large-scale mission-critical data centre projects throughout the project lifecycle. Previous estimating experience is not essential.
We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, including those with relevant apprenticeships, qualifications or early-career experience within construction, mechanical or electrical engineering, commercial, finance, procurement, project controls or similar environments. Key Responsibilities Estimating Support · Prepare defined elements of estimates, cost plans, budgets and benchmarking exercises under the guidance of experienced estimators.
· Review and interpret project drawings, specifications and technical documentation at a foundational level, with guidance from the wider estimating team. · Collaborate with Vantage SMEs (subject matter experts), including Design, Sales, OFCI, Commercial and other relevant departments, to gather and interpret information re