Mechanical and Electrical Estimators

DMG Engineering Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DMG Engineering Ltd. is seeking experienced Mechanical and Electrical Estimators to support tendering and procurement across Ireland. The role covers reviewing documents, preparing detailed take-offs, and generating Bills of Quantities within tight deadlines.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years' experience in estimating and/or procurement for M&E/building services, with strong Excel and estimating software skills, and excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in estimating and/or procurement within M&E/building services.
• Strong take-off, tendering, and bill of quantities skills, with confident use of Excel and estimating software.
• Ability to read technical drawings and contract documentation accurately.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record securing competitive supplier pricing.
• High attention to detail and solid numerical/analytical ability.
• Comfortable managing multiple tenders and purchase orders under tight deadlines.
• Strong communicator, confident liaising with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing Tender Documents, Drawings & Specifications
• Processing ‘take off’s’ from Tender Documents to garner information for materials required
• Assessing quotations based on price & suitability for each Tender
• Preparation of Tender & Contract Documentation i.e. Bills of Quantities & Schedules of rates
• Preparing Construction Budgets
• Completion of Final Tender Documentation for return to client within stringent deadlines

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Take-offs

Negotiation

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Multiple tenders

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Company Description DMG Engineering Ltd, established in 2004, is a specialist mechanical, electrical, air conditioning, and maintenance contractor serving commercial, industrial and Fit-Out clients across Ireland. The company is committed to safety and quality, backed by ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and a Grade A Safe-T certification. DMG Engineering delivers full-service solutions through in-house mechanical and electrical engineers, CAD, and BIM modelling teams, including projects completed in full BIM format. With a majority direct-labour workforce that receives ongoing training, the company ensures consistent standards and transparent, competitive pricing.

DMG Engineering is actively growing its team and offers opportunities to work on high-profile projects while developing long-term careers.

Role Description: We are seeking experienced Mechanical and Electrical Estimators to support our construction projects from tender stage through to construction phase. The successful candidates will be responsible for reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications, preparing detailed take-offs, evaluating supplier quotations for price and suitability, and compiling tender and contract documentation, including bills of quantities, schedules of rates and construction budgets, within demanding deadlines.

Following contract award, the role extends into procurement, encompassing the sourcing and negotiation of bids from vendors and subcontractors, liaison with suppliers to secure applicable discounts, identification of long-lead items to safeguard programme and budget requirements, issuance of purchase orders for long-lead and high-value items, and ongoing order tracking through to site delivery. The role also carries responsibility for spend management, contributing to cost efficiencies across the procurement function.

This position requires strong analytical and negotiation capabilities, together with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timeframes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Reviewing of Tender Documents, Drawings & Specifications
• Processing ‘take off’s’ from Tender Documents to garner information for materials required
• Assessing quotations based on price & suitability for each Tender
• Preparation of Tender & Contract Documentation i.e. Bills of Quantities & Schedules of rates
• Preparing Construction Budgets
• Completion of Final Tender Documentation for return to client within stringent deadlines

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• 3–5 years' experience in estimating and/or procurement within M&E/building services
• Strong take-off, tendering, and bill of quantities skills, with confident use of Excel and estimating software
• Ability to read technical drawings and contract documentation accurately
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record securing competitive supplier pricing
• High attention to detail and solid numerical/analytical ability
• Comfortable managing multiple tenders and purchase orders under tight deadlines
• Strong communicator, confident liaising with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

Please note: candidates must already hold current, valid authorisation to work in Ireland. DMG Engineering is not in a position to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role.