M&E Estimator

Coffey; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Discounted healthcare plans

Maternity and paternity pay

Career development

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Coffey is seeking an experienced M&E Estimator to join our estimating team on municipal and industrial water projects. You will prepare competitive Mechanical and Electrical estimates and support tender submissions with value engineering.

Locations include Athenry, Maynooth, Rathcormac, or Rathcormac and the hybrid arrangement: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. A degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying and solid Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
• Experience estimating in the water infrastructure sector with knowledge of M&E components.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues and specialist suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; estimating software is advantageous.
• Full clean Irish or EU driving licence.
• Right to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective tender proposals with the design team.
• Review drawings and specifications for estimates.
• Undertake value engineering assessments and identify alternatives.
• Prepare material take-offs and Mechanical & Electrical estimates.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier enquiries and contract documentation.
• Review quotations and recommend suitable equipment.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Support the preparation of technical tender submissions.
• Review forms of contract and assess the impact of proposed amendments.
• Participate in tender price reviews and post-tender activities.

Skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Estimating software

Job description

About The Role

M&E Estimator

Locations: Athenry, Co. Galway, Maynooth, Co. Kildare or Rathcormac, Co. Cork (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution
• Discounted healthcare plans
• Maternity and paternity pay
• Career development
• Long-term opportunities

As an M&E Estimator, you will join our established estimating team, preparing competitive Mechanical & Electrical estimates for municipal and industrial water sector projects. Working closely with engineering, suppliers and clients, the M&E Estimator will play a key role in delivering high-quality tender submissions and identifying value engineering opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with the engineering design team to develop cost-effective tender proposals.
• Review and assess design drawings and specifications.
• Undertake value engineering assessments and identify alternative solutions.
• Prepare material take-offs and Mechanical & Electrical estimates.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier enquiries and contract documentation.
• Review and evaluate quotations and recommend suitable equipment.
• Build positive relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Support the preparation of technical tender submissions.
• Review forms of contract and assess the impact of proposed amendments.
• Participate in tender price reviews and post-tender activities for successful bids.

About You

To succeed as an M&E Estimator, you will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in estimating within the water infrastructure sector, with knowledge of key Mechanical & Electrical components.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and specialist suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with experience using estimating software being advantageous.
• A full clean Irish or EU driving licence.
• The legal right to work in Ireland or eligibility to obtain the appropriate employment permission.

At Coffey, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If you’re ready to develop your career as a M&E Estimator while working on some of Ireland’s most significant infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Coffey is a family-owned Irish infrastructure company with over 50 years of experience delivering projects across the Water, Energy, Civil Engineering, Transportation and Building sectors. With offices in Athenry, Maynooth and Rathcormac, we’ve grown into one of Ireland’s leading infrastructure specialists while retaining the family-business culture that defines us. Guided by our values of Do the Right Thing, Do it Better and Do it Together, we offer long-term careers, opportunities to work on major infrastructure projects and a genuinely collaborative working environment.