Electrical Estimator

Tritech Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tritech Engineering in Dublin is seeking an Electrical Estimator to lead tenders for pharma, healthcare, and large commercial projects. You will compile accurate electrical estimates from drawings, gather supplier quotes, and support competitive bids.

The role involves managing the full tender lifecycle, liaising with clients, subcontractors and internal teams, and applying value engineering to improve cost efficiency while maintaining compliance. Office-based in Dublin 22.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical estimating for large-scale projects.
• Third level degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with estimating software and spreadsheet design.
• 4 years in mechanical & electrical contracting or estimating environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders for electrical projects across pharma, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
• Manage the full tender lifecycle from enquiry to submission and follow-up.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Conduct detailed take-offs from schematics and layout drawings to produce cost estimates.
• Gather supplier quotes and analyse project data to ensure accurate pricing.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Detail-oriented

Numerical analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Purpose of Role

We are seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

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 organising the quoting process.

Role/Requirements

• 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.

Person Specification

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

Salary Will Be Commensurate With Qualifications & Experience.

Tritech is an equal opportunity employer

By applying for a position with Tritech Engineering and forwarding your details included in your Curriculum Vitae, you are consenting to Tritech Electrical processing your data in line with data protection law, namely the Data Protection Act (2018) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have any queries about our Privacy Notice, please contact [e-mail]