Electrical Estimator

ICDS Group; Armagh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Clear career progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

ICDS Group is seeking an experienced electrical estimator in Armagh, Ireland, to prepare competitive tenders for major electrical projects. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure compliance with quality and commercial standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electrical estimating, strong analytical and commercial skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

You'll enjoy a competitive salary, clear career progression, and exposure to high-profile projects across Ireland and Europe.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in electrical estimating within a contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of large-scale industrial and commercial projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical installations.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and project delivery teams.
• Support bid strategy and risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Risk management

Analytical skills

Project management

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Armagh, Ireland

About Our Client

Our client is a leading specialist electrical contractor delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Operating within sectors including data centres, pharmaceuticals, renewables, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, the company provides expertise from pre-construction and design coordination through to installation, testing, and commissioning.

Role Overview

The successful candidates will support the preparation of competitive, accurate, and commercially robust tenders for major electrical projects. Working closely with engineering, commercial, and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in securing future work and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical installations and infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Support bid strategy, risk assessments, and value engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, design, and project delivery teams.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of tender packages.
• Ensure compliance with company quality, safety, and commercial standards.
• Lead the tender process from enquiry through to submission.
• Review and validate estimates prepared by junior team members.
• Develop cost optimisation and value engineering solutions.
• Engage directly with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and support the development of estimating team members.
• Support senior estimators on large-scale and complex bids.
• Take ownership of specific work packages within tender submissions.
• Develop technical and commercial expertise through structured progression.
• Assist in managing multiple tender opportunities simultaneously.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in electrical estimating within a contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of large-scale industrial, commercial, or mission-critical projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• 2+ years' experience in estimating, quantity surveying, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and organisational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Ambition to develop a long-term career in estimating.
• Data centre, pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Pre-construction planning and value engineering.
• MV/LV electrical systems and associated infrastructure.
• Design & Build project delivery environments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across Ireland and Europe.
• Collaborative and technically driven working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

If you are looking to advance your career within a growing and dynamic electrical contracting business, we would like to hear from you.