Senior Electrical Estimator

Breagh Recruitment; Cavan; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Discretionary bonus

Company phone

Hybrid working arrangements

20 days annual leave

Flexible working locations between CAV

Between Cavan and Dublin

Opportunity to take ownership of Estim

ing and commercial activities

Long term career progression

Job summary

Irish Electrical Contractor in Bailieborough, Co Cavan, with hybrid Dublin/Cavan work options, seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to own estimating, tendering and commercial activities. You will prepare detailed estimates, pricing submissions and manage tender processes across Dublin, Cavan and surrounding regions.

The role requires extensive experience in electrical contracting, take-offs, labour pricing and cost control, as well as the ability to work independently with directors and project

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Senior Electrical Estimator or experienced Electrical Estimator with an electrical contractor.
• Strong experience in preparing electrical tenders, material take-offs, labour pricing and cost estimates.
• Proven knowledge of electrical installations across commercial, residential or building services projects.
• Hands-on experience reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial understanding of variations, valuations, procurement and project cost control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, tenders and pricing submissions for new and existing projects.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documentation.
• Complete accurate material take-offs, labour calculations and subcontractor pricing.
• Manage the tendering process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Identify and price variations, additional works and changes to project scope.
• Prepare interim valuations, cost reports and commercial documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, costs and financial performance throughout delivery.
• Work closely with directors, Project Managers and site teams to maintain commercial control.
• Support procurement, subcontractor negotiations and final account agreements.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities across current and upcoming projects.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, competitive and completed within agreed deadlines.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering

Take-offs

Pricing labour

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Excel

Education

Electrical engineering or Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

Electrical estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title: Senior Electrical Estimator
Location: Co Cavan / Dublin, Co Dublin (Hybrid)
Company: Irish Electrical Contractor
Package: Up to €100,000 + Company Vehicle + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

The Company

A growing Irish electrical contractor based in Bailieborough, Co Cavan, delivering electrical installations across residential, commercial, healthcare, education and renewable energy projects throughout Dublin, Cavan and the surrounding counties.

The company has built a strong reputation for delivering quality electrical installations, from commercial fit outs and residential developments to healthcare facilities, school upgrades and solar PV projects.

With a growing workload and a strong pipeline of projects, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to take ownership of estimating, tendering and commercial activities across the business.

The position offers hybrid working, with flexibility for Dublin-based candidates to work from project sites rather than travelling to the Cavan office every day.

The Role: Senior Electrical Estimator

This is a senior position for an experienced Electrical Estimator who can manage the estimating and tendering process while supporting the wider commercial performance of electrical projects.

Based from the company's office in Bailieborough, Co Cavan, with hybrid working available for Dublin-based candidates, you will be responsible for preparing detailed electrical estimates, reviewing tender documentation, completing take-offs, pricing labour and materials, and managing tender submissions.

The role also involves commercial responsibilities including variations, valuations, procurement, cost reporting and supporting project profitability.

Working closely with company directors, Project Managers and site teams, you will have considerable responsibility for the financial performance of projects across Dublin, Cavan and the surrounding region.

The position would suit a Senior Electrical Estimator with strong electrical contracting experience who is comfortable working independently and managing multiple tenders and commercial requirements.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have proven experience as a Senior Electrical Estimator or experienced Electrical Estimator with an electrical contractor.
• Strong experience preparing electrical tenders, material take-offs, labour pricing and cost estimates is required.
• Proven knowledge of electrical installations across commercial, residential or building services projects.
• Hands-on experience reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial understanding of variations, valuations, procurement and project cost control.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience estimating electrical packages for commercial fit outs, residential developments, healthcare or education projects.
• Experience with electrical estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of solar PV installations and renewable energy projects would be beneficial.
• Electrical trade background or qualification in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience working directly with company directors and project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, tenders and pricing submissions for new and existing projects.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documentation.
• Complete accurate material take-offs, labour calculations and subcontractor pricing.
• Manage the tendering process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Identify and price variations, additional works and changes to project scope.
• Prepare interim valuations, cost reports and commercial documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, costs and financial performance throughout delivery.
• Work closely with directors, Project Managers and site teams to maintain commercial control.
• Support procurement, subcontractor negotiations and final account agreements.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities across current and upcoming projects.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, competitive and completed within agreed deadlines.

About You

You are an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator with a strong background in electrical contracting and a practical understanding of how electrical projects are priced and delivered.

You will have excellent knowledge of electrical materials, labour rates, subcontractor pricing and tender preparation, along with the commercial awareness needed to protect project margins.

You should be confident managing the estimating process independently, communicating with suppliers and subcontractors, and working closely with senior management.

This position would particularly suit an Electrical Estimator looking to take on greater commercial responsibility within a growing Irish electrical contracting business.

What's on Offer

Salary: Up to €100,000 DOE

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Discretionary bonus
• Company phone
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 20 days annual leave
• Flexible working locations between Cavan and Dublin
• Opportunity to take ownership of estimating and commercial activities
• Long term career progression

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to take on a key commercial position with an Irish electrical contractor offering a salary of up to €100,000, a company vehicle, bonus, pension and flexible working arrangements.

The company delivers a varied range of electrical projects, providing exposure to commercial, residential, healthcare, education and renewable energy sectors.

For an Electrical Estimator looking for greater responsibility, direct involvement with company directors and the flexibility to work between Dublin and Cavan, this position offers strong long term prospects.