Mechanical Estimator: Tendering & Procurement

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment represents an established Irish M&E contractor seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator for their Dublin team. You will oversee tender preparation from pre-tender through to procurement, coordinating with estimating, commercial and project teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role requires detailed take-offs, cost estimates and strong negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines while liaising with clients and subcontractors throughout

Qualifications

• Approximately one to five years' experience in mechanical estimating, procurement or a similar M&E building services position.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation and pipework systems.
• Experience completing detailed take-offs and preparing tender documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Strong quoting, budgeting and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, specifications, drawings and contract requirements.
• Complete detailed take-offs for mechanical services and materials.
• Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and schedules of rates.
• Issue inquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and assess quotations.
• Compare quotations based on price, technical compliance and suitability.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and commercial risks.
• Prepare construction budgets and final tender submissions within deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Support procurement following contract award.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure pricing.
• Identify long-lead/high-value items affecting programme.
• Issue and track purchase orders through to site delivery.
• Assist spend management and opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintain accurate tender/procurement/commercial documentation.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Procurement

Excel

Take-offs

Negotiation

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment represents an established Irish M&E contractor seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator for their Dublin team. You will oversee tender preparation from pre-tender through to procurement, coordinating with estimating, commercial and project teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role requires detailed take-offs, cost estimates and strong negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines while liaising with clients and subcontractors throughout