Electrical Estimator

My client is currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Electrical Estimator to join their growing team based in Trim, Co. Meath, with involvement across a range of large-scale projects nationally and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive contractor delivering projects across high-growth sectors including data centres, life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and power infrastructure.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the full tendering lifecycle, supporting the delivery of accurate and competitive estimates across complex electrical projects.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Tendering on a variety of large-scale national and international projects including data centres, life sciences, healthcare, and pharmaceutical projects
• Manage the full tendering process from initial enquiry through to submission
• Prepare detailed take-offs and cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and related documentation
• Review tender information and prepare tender queries and value engineering alternatives
• Attend pre- and post-tender meetings and interviews
• Coordinate and interface with internal departments to ensure timely tender submissions
• Support project handover meetings with operations teams following successful awards
• Work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative estimating team
• Maintain strong commercial awareness throughout all tendering activities

Requirements

• Relevant third-level qualification
• Minimum 2+ years’ post-qualification experience, ideally within an electrical contracting environment
• Previous experience in electrical estimating is essential
• Instrumentation and/or BMS experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under strict deadlines
• Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary package of €70,000 – €85,000 DOE
• Pension scheme
• Paid sick leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing organisation
• Exposure to major national and international projects

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