Electrical Estimator

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensori Group seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to support its Dublin-based Project Division. You will work on tender opportunities for a range of MEP projects, including data centres, healthcare and education, overseeing cost components and tender submissions.

You will analyse drawings and specifications, coordinate with procurement, and ensure accurate, timely submissions to senior management. Strong Excel skills and Irish market knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ electrical estimating experience in the Irish construction market.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish supply chain and familiarity with local design consultants.
• Experience developing electrical tender submissions for complex projects valued at €3–5M+.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate tender documents for viability, risk, and competitiveness.
• Estimate labour, material, plant and equipment costs.
• Prepare final tender submission packages for senior management approval.
• Liaise with Procurement and supply chain for pricing.
• Consolidate final estimates with Commercial team to finalise bids.
• Support post-submission activities including clarifications and feedback.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering

Communication

Cost awareness

Education

Trade qualification / QS or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Electrical Estimator

Due to continued growth across Ireland and our strategic expansion into Europe, Sensori Group's Project Division is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Estimator to join our Dublin-based team.

Sensori Group specialises in delivering a wide range of MEP projects across various sectors including government, healthcare, education, commercial, and Data Centres.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to the ideal candidate, along with career growth opportunities in one of the most dynamic sectors in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate tender documents for commercial viability, technical risks, and competitiveness, and prepare detailed internal reports.
• Interpret and fully understand client tender documentation and project requirements.
• Accurately estimate labour, material, plant, and equipment costs.
• Issue detailed material and subcontractor enquiries for pre-designed projects and follow up to ensure timely return of quotations.
• Manage estimating processes and systems in coordination with the Line Manager, maintaining up-to-date labour rates and prime cost data.
• Prepare final tender submission packages, including drafting, compilation, and presentation for senior management approval.
• Liaise with the Procurement team and supply chain to ensure competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Evaluate subcontractor and equipment quotations for compliance, scope coverage, and commercial value.
• Prepare project preliminaries based on programme duration, logistics, and project specifics.
• Consolidate final estimates with the Commercial team to finalise competitive bids.
• Support post-submission activities including clarification responses and feedback review.
• Conduct site surveys and walkdowns, assessing existing systems and incorporating findings into the tender return.

Requirements & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ Electrical estimating experience in the Irish construction market.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish supply chain and familiarity with local design consultants.
• Proven ability to independently develop Electrical tender submissions for complex projects valued at €3–5M+.
• A trade qualification, Quantity Surveying or Electrical Engineering background is desirable.
• Experience in data centre and/or design & build projects is highly advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and detail-oriented approach.

Key Competencies

• Strong mechanical/electrical estimating and cost planning capability.
• Ability to interpret tender drawings, specifications, and scope documents.
• Commercial awareness in tender risk, competitiveness, and value engineering.
• Strong supply chain engagement and quotation analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and tender reporting skills.