Junior Electrical Estimator

TLI Group; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

23 days annual leave

Sick pay after probation

Career Pathway Programme

Career progression

Chartered status support

Voluntary pension

LAYA EAP Programme

Health insurance discount

Life Assurance

Industry training

Job summary

TLI Group in Ireland invites applications for a Trainee Electrical Estimator to support the Bid Team with accurate, compliant estimates and tender submissions on 110/38/20kV substations, gridlines and solar connections. It’s an exciting and challenging opportunity to be involved in decarbonizing Ireland's energy system.

You will work under the guidance of senior estimating and bid colleagues, gaining structured exposure to electrical estimating across LV, MV and HV works, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Qualification or relevant technical training in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline.
• Electrical trade-qualified candidates considered for estimating.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Interest in LV, MV and HV systems and substations.
• Experience with quantity take-offs or reviewing electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with Candy or similar estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and drawings to identify pricing requirements.
• Complete quantity take-offs for electrical works.
• Prepare cost build-ups including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors.
• Issue RFQs and maintain logs.
• Highlight exclusions and assumptions for review.
• Input pricing into estimating spreadsheets.
• Maintain tender documentation and supplier information.
• Support gathering of information for submissions.

Skills

Electrical basics

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpreting drawings

Tender preparation

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Electrical trade qualification

Relevant technical training

Tools

Candy estimating software

MS Office

Estimating systems

Job description

The Trainee Electrical Estimator will support the Bid Team in preparing accurate, compliant and competitive estimates and tender submissions. Working on 110/38/20kv substation, 110/38/20kv gridlines and solar farm connections. It’s an exciting and challenging opportunity to be involved in decarbonizing Irelands energy system Working under the guidance of senior estimating and bid colleagues, the role provides structured exposure to electrical estimating across LV, MV and HV works, with a strong focus on quantity take-offs, cost build-ups, supplier engagement, document control and tender quality. TLI will provide you with a career path and plenty of opportunity to progress to senior roles.

Package:
Competitive rates of pay.
23 Days annual leave.
Sick pay after completion of probation.
Take part in our “Career Pathway Programme”, where there is an emphasis on training & career development.
Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company.
Supports to achieve chartered status.
Voluntary Pension available on completion of probation.
Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme – 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme.
Health Insurance Discount.
Life Assurance
Standard industry training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• -Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and scopes of work to identify pricing requirements and items requiring clarification.
• -Complete quantity take-offs for electrical works, including cabling, equipment, containment, earthing and associated installation activities.
• -Prepare and maintain cost build-ups covering labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and preliminaries.
• -Issue requests for quotations to suppliers and subcontractors, maintain quote logs and compare commercial submissions.
• -Highlight exclusions, qualifications, assumptions and commercial differences for senior review.
• -Input pricing information accurately into approved estimating spreadsheets, systems and templates.
• -Maintain tender documentation, estimating records, supplier information, the tender control sheet and tender library.
• -Support the gathering of technical, commercial, operational and HSQE information for submissions.

Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications and experience

• Qualification or relevant technical training in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Applications may also be considered from electrical trade-qualified candidates seeking to progress into estimating.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Interest in developing knowledge of LV, MV and HV electrical systems, cabling and substation works.
• Electrical trade qualification or previous electrical industry training.
• Previous internship, placement or junior experience in estimating, electrical contracting, utilities, construction or engineering.
• Experience completing quantity take-offs or reviewing electrical drawings.
• Awareness of LV, MV or HV systems and utility infrastructure.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as Candyor similar.

Skills and competencies

• Accuracy - High attention to detail and a right-first-time approach.
• Numerical ability - Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Technical interpretation - Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and schedules with guidance.
• Communication -Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Organisation- Strong planning, document control and time-management skills.
• Teamwork- Collaborative approach with the confidence to seek support when required.
• Delivery - Ability to manage competing tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• Professionalism - Dependable, accountable and committed to confidentiality and integrity.
  Assist with the preparation of electrical estimates and tender submissions under the guidance of senior estimators and bid colleagues.