Senior Electrical Estimator - MEP Contractor - Dublin

Office/Project Location: Dublin

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Office based

Pay: €competitive salary based on experience

Experience: 4+years working on electrical packages

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is an established Irish M&E Contractor.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our clients team, responsible for producing accurate, timely, and competitive estimates for a variety of large-scale electrical projects.

This role will involve managing the full tender process, liaising with stakeholders, and preparing detailed proposals that support project delivery. 

This role is office based in Dublin 22.

The primary responsibility of the role is compiling accurate electrical estimates for wide range of projects, including pharma, healthcare, and large commercial projects. Proficient in analysing drawings & documentation carrying out electrical take off’s from schematics & layout drawings, gathering project-related data from various sources, ensure all tenders are submitted accurately and on time, gathering supplier and vendor quotes for accurate cost estimates, and clerical tasks related to maintaining and organizing the quoting process.

Prepare and submit tenders for a wide range of electrical projects across pharmaceutical, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

Manage the full tender lifecycle, from initial enquiry through submission and post-tender follow-up.

Liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Conduct detailed take-offs from schematics, layout drawings, and coordinated M&E drawings to produce accurate cost estimates.

Gather and analyse project data, including supplier and vendor quotes, to ensure comprehensive and precise pricing.

Identify and evaluate commercial and technical risks within tender documents, including exclusions, assumptions, and risk allowances.

Contribute value engineering solutions to improve cost efficiency while maintaining compliance and quality.

Maintain up-to-date records of estimates, assumptions, and supporting documentation.

Support pre-construction meetings, bid presentations, and interviews, providing clear rationale for pricing and risk strategy.

Collaborate with operations teams pre-award to align pricing with practical project delivery.

Leverage feedback and lessons learned from completed projects to refine estimating processes and improve accuracy.

Stay current with industry standards, pricing trends, and project delivery methodologies.

Demonstrate experience interpreting BIM models to extract relevant information for take-offs and coordination assessments.

Requirements

Proven experience in electrical estimating, ideally in large-scale projects.

Relevant third level degree or relevant experience

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under strict deadlines

Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills

Experience with estimating software, and spreadsheet design. 

4 years’ experience working in a mechanical & electrical contracting or estimating department

Package

Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience

Contact

Laura McKenna is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Electrical Estimator interested in roles based in Dublin, you can contact Laura by e-mail laura@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696684for a confidential chat.

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