Senior Electrical Estimator | Power and Renewables | Limerick

Kirby Group Engineering; Limerick; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent package

Room for negotiations

Zusammenfassung

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimation function for a portfolio of high-value electrical projects. You will read technical specs, coordinate with tender teams, and drive accurate costings for HV substations and windfarms, ensuring timely submissions and risk-aware pricing.

The role offers professional development opportunities and a pathway to technical leadership within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across Ireland and beyond.

Qualifikationen

• 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years in construction, with 2+ years in a Senior Electrical Estimator role.
• Experience in Power and Renewables.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel/PowerPoint).
• Ability to read Electrical Technical Specifications and Employer Requirements.

Aufgaben

• Prepare estimates by compiling takeoffs from scope of work.
• Read electrical specs for HV substations and windfarms.
• Manage tendering process with departments and submit on time.
• Compile technical submissions with inclusions/exclusions/works program.
• Oversee multiple projects and QA quotations for completeness.
• Identify risks and communicate mitigation to bid team.
• Attend post-tender meetings and support project handover.

Kenntnisse

Estimating

Electrical engineering

Communication

Team leadership

Ausbildung

3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

As Senior Estimator you will play a key role in our continued growth and contribute to our reputation for estimation excellence in this area. You will aspire to lead and will deliver estimation services that are world class. In return, you will receive professional and personal development opportunities to help you become a technical, people and commercial leader.

Senior Estimator Responsibilities

In conjunction with your team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of the Estimation process including the following:

• Prepare estimates by compiling takeoff based on the scope of work and entering into computer estimating system, review computer printout for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to read Electrical Technical Specifications and Employers Requirements for proposed Design & Build HV substations and windfarms.
• Managing & interfacing of the tendering process with the various departments, and the timely submitting of the tender.
• Assist in compiling the Technical Submission of inclusions, exclusions, clarifications and program of works.
• Manage the quotation request process and review quotations for completeness
• Manage multiple projects at any one time.
• Predict possible issues and pitfalls of projects, and advise the bid team of project risks and solutions.
• Follow up on submitted tenders and document the relevant feedback.
• Attend post tender meetings.
• After the successful bid at project handover, meet with the Construction Team to fully explain the estimate, scope of work, quotes and offer aspects for the successful transition of the project.

Necessary requirement of the Senior Electrical Estimator

• 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying or similar
• Ideally will possess 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry of which 2 years has been in a similar Senior Electrical Estimator position.
• Experience working within the Power and Renewables industry
• Innovates and leads in electrical/technical activity and challenges.
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite, especially Power Point & Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage, develop & retain a large team
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to multi-task and manage many priorities
• Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact
• Excellent record keeper and administration skills
• Solves problems analytically and acts decisively

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.