Electrical Estimator

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

Job summary

Sensori Group's Dublin-based Project Division seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to support tendering for MEP projects across government, healthcare, education, commercial, and data centres. The role involves evaluating documents, estimating labour, material and equipment costs, and preparing submission packages.

You will coordinate with procurement, manage tender registers, conduct site surveys, and contribute to competitive bids.

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.
• 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.
• Strong cost planning and tender reporting 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.

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.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tender submissions

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification

Quantity Surveying background

Electrical Engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: On site / Ballycoolen, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D15 AP2D, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Electrical
Salary: Negotiable salary

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.
• 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.