Electrical Estimator

Matrix Recruitment Group; Munster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a progressive engineering contractor based in Co. Waterford, with projects across Ireland and the UK.

The role focuses on converting client specs and tender enquiries into accurate electrical quotations for pharma, industrial, power generation and oil & gas sectors, with travel between Ireland and the UK. You will work with a technical team, support tender submissions, attend site visits, and help drive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Electrical Estimator or estimating Electrical Engineer.
• Well-established general contractor knowledge.
• Experience in pharma, industrial, power generation or oil & gas sectors preferred.
• Electrical or instrumentation qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Turn client specifications and tender information into accurate quotations.
• Prepare and submit electrical tenders to tight deadlines.
• Attend site visits and client briefings to review electrical requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues and supply chain to review tenders.
• Support handovers to Project Managers and coordinate contract close-out.

Skills

Electrical Estimation

Tendering

Contracting knowledge

Client liaison

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

Electrical Estimator - Co.Waterford | Permanent

What you need to know

Our client is a highly progressive engineering company delivering high-quality services across the UK and Ireland. The company provides fully integrated, end-to-end solutions, supporting projects from initial engineering and construction through to commissioning, start-up, and long-term operations and maintenance.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a skilled technical team working on large-scale industrial and engineering projects across Ireland and the UK.

The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for converting client specifications and tender enquiries into accurate, technically sound quotations for electrical works across the pharmaceutical, industrial, power generation and oil & gas sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Turn client specifications and tender information into accurate quotations, ensuring tender documents are correct and technically accurate.
• Prepare and submit electrical tenders in a timely manner, finalise tender bids and work to tight deadlines.
• Attend site visits and client briefings, liaising with customers to review, interpret and understand their electrical specifications and requirements.
• Work closely with clients, colleagues and the supply chain to review tenders, develop key relationships and coordinate contract handovers.
• Maintain electrical specification confirmations for all contracts, identify and cost upcharges, request concessions, attend pre-order meetings to secure contracts and hand over to Project Managers. Travel between Ireland and the UK as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working as an Electrical Estimator, or as an Electrical Engineer performing an estimating role.
• Well-established general contractor knowledge.
• Experience as an Electrical Estimator in the pharmaceutical, industrial, power generation or oil & gas industries is preferred.
• An electrical or instrumentation qualification or background is an advantage.