Junior Electrical Estimator — Hybrid Dublin/Cork

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Additional annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Emergency childcare support

Social events

Early finish Fridays

Relocation assistance

Learning & development

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Graduate/Junior Electrical Estimator to join the Mission Critical team in a hybrid role based in Dublin or Cork. You will build technical and commercial estimating capability under experienced guidance, supporting live assignments and gaining exposure to cost management and procurement.

You will learn to measure, prepare feasibility estimates, develop bills of quantities, obtain quotes, and contribute to cost databases while collaborating with CSA, mechanical and

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma/trade in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, QS or related.
• Up to 2 years estimating/quantity surveying/engineering experience; grads welcome.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and learning estimating software.
• Clear written and verbal communication; attention to detail; collaborative.
• Experience in data centres or mission-critical environments beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with measurement and quantity take-offs from diagrams and specs.
• Support feasibility estimates, cost plans and tender analyses.
• Help develop bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Obtain and compare quotations from electrical subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain cost databases and project records.
• Check calculations, assumptions and pricing inputs before issue.
• Support value engineering and cost-risk reviews.
• Coordinate with CSA, mechanical and electrical colleagues on interfaces.
• Attend design and commercial meetings and document actions.
• Develop understanding of HV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear and lighting.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Education

Electrical Engineering

Building Services

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Graduate/Junior Electrical Estimator to join the Mission Critical team in a hybrid role based in Dublin or Cork. You will build technical and commercial estimating capability under experienced guidance, supporting live assignments and gaining exposure to cost management and procurement.

You will learn to measure, prepare feasibility estimates, develop bills of quantities, obtain quotes, and contribute to cost databases while collaborating with CSA, mechanical and