Senior Electrical Estimator

Tritech Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tritech Engineering in Dublin seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to produce accurate, timely, and competitive electrical estimates for pharma, healthcare and commercial projects. The role manages the full tender process, coordinates with stakeholders, and prepares detailed proposals to support project delivery.

The senior estimator will interpret drawings, gather data, obtain supplier quotes, and maintain records to drive cost efficiency while ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating for large-scale projects.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders for electrical projects across pharma, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
• Manage the full tender lifecycle from enquiry to post-tender follow-up.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tender management

Take-offs from drawings

BIM interpretation

Numerical analysis

Education

Bachelor or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheet design

Job description

Purpose of Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our team, responsible for producing accurate, timely, and competitive estimates for a variety of large-scale electrical projects. This role will involve managing the full tender process, liaising with stakeholders, and preparing detailed proposals that support project delivery. This role is office based in Dublin 22.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the role is compiling accurate electrical estimates for a wide range of projects, including pharma, healthcare, and large commercial projects. Proficient in analysing drawings & documentation carrying out electrical takeoffs from schematics & layout drawings, gathering project-related data from various sources, ensuring all tenders are submitted accurately and on time, gathering supplier and vendor quotes for accurate cost estimates, and clerical tasks related to maintaining and organising the quoting process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders for a wide range of electrical projects across pharmaceutical, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
• Manage the full tender lifecycle, from initial enquiry through submission and post-tender follow-up.
• Liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Conduct detailed take-offs from schematics, layout drawings, and coordinated M&E drawings to produce accurate cost estimates.
• Gather and analyse project data, including supplier and vendor quotes, to ensure comprehensive and precise pricing.
• Identify and evaluate commercial and technical risks within tender documents, including exclusions, assumptions, and risk allowances.
• Contribute value engineering solutions to improve cost efficiency while maintaining compliance and quality.
• Maintain up-to-date records of estimates, assumptions, and supporting documentation.
• Support pre-construction meetings, bid presentations, and interviews, providing clear rationale for pricing and risk strategy.
• Collaborate with operations teams pre-award to align pricing with practical project delivery.
• Leverage feedback and lessons learned from completed projects to refine estimating processes and improve accuracy.
• Stay current with industry standards, pricing trends, and project delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrate experience interpreting BIM models to extract relevant information for take-offs and coordination assessments.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in electrical estimating, ideally in large-scale projects.
• A relevant third level degree or relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under strict deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Experience with estimating software and spreadsheet design.
• 4 years’ experience working in a mechanical & electrical contracting or estimating department.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications & experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tritech is an equal opportunity employer.