Junior Electrical Estimator — Tender & Substation Pathway

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

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