Electrical Estimator

Dornan; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our Cork or Dublin office and support high-value tenders across Europe. The role focuses on preparing accurate electrical cost estimates, taking-off quantities, and presenting to clients during post-tender meetings.

You will analyze sub-contractor quotations, manage tender submissions, and work closely with project managers and commercial teams to identify risks and value engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator within the engineering, construction, or MEP sector.
• Experience working on hyperscale data centre projects across Europe, the UK, or other international markets is desired.
• Ability to prioritize workload, knowledge of the teams' strengths and weaknesses.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, tender documents, and employer requirements with a high level of accuracy.
• Experienced in preparing detailed cost estimates, take-offs, and tender submissions for complex electrical installations.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to collaborate with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and clients.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality estimates.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Recognises own strengths and weaknesses and committed to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• To prepare and collate tenders and source pre-project information by a given deadline.
• Provide timely, accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates from enquiries stage to bid submission.
• Follow up on submitted tenders.
• Analysis of sub-contractor and vendor quotations, checking inclusions and exclusions.
• To deal with clients at post tender meetings and conduct presentations.
• Provide support and assistance to the wider estimating team.
• Attend tender and follow up meetings when required.
• All other reasonable tasks assigned to you from time to time from your manager.

Skills

Electrical Estimator

Data centre experience

Prioritization

Interpreting drawings

Cost estimation

Commercial awareness

Communication

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Job description

Dornan Engineering Group is a leading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, UK & Ireland. Based in our Cork or Dublin office, this is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Estimating as an Electrical Estimator, supporting the delivery of our projects across Europe. This is a dynamic and commercially focused role where you will lead the preparation of accurate electrical cost estimates and support the successful delivery of high-value tender submissions.

Your day to day will include:

• To prepare and collate tenders and source pre-project information by a given deadline.
• Provide timely, accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates from enquiries stage to bid submission.
• Follow up on submitted tenders.
• Analysis of sub-contractor and vendor quotations, checking inclusions and exclusions.
• To deal with clients at post tender meetings and conduct presentations.
• Provide support and assistance to the wider estimating team.
• Attend tender and follow up meetings when required.
• All other reasonable tasks assigned to you from time to time from your manager.

About You

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator within the engineering, construction, or MEP sector.
• Experience working on hyperscale data centre projects across Europe, the UK, or other international markets is desired.
• Ability to prioritize workload, knowledge of the teams' strengths and weaknesses
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, tender documents, and employer requirements with a high level of accuracy.
• Experienced in preparing detailed cost estimates, take-offs, and tender submissions for complex electrical installations.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to collaborate with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and clients.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality estimates.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Recognises own strengths and weaknesses and committed to ongoing professional development

Women @ Dornan:

Our W@D Network through mentorship, development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry.

Strava Club:

employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself:

We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.