Senior Electrical Estimator/QS

TRS Staffing Solutions; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions seeks a Senior Electrical QS/Estimator to join an established Electrical Services company in Bandon, Co. Cork.

You will own and develop the estimating and commercial function across a varied portfolio of industrial, commercial and healthcare projects. Responsibilities include leading the tender lifecycle from enquiry to handover, reviewing drawings and specs, preparing cost estimates, managing subcontractor queries, and supporting commercial decisions with accurate cost

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical estimating and take-offs from electrical schematics.
• Experience in M&E contracting and knowledge of project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage tender processes and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the estimating and QS function across projects.
• Manage full tender lifecycle from enquiry to handover.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed electrical and M&E cost estimates including labour and materials.
• Provide commercial management across live projects including forecasts and final accounts.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Quantity surveying

Tendering

Cost control

Value engineering

Excel

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

TRS are looking for a Senior Electrical QS or Estimator to join an established Electrical Services Company based in Bandon, Co. Cork. The Senior Electrical QS / Estimator will take ownership of and help develop the company’s estimating and commercial function. This is a senior role combining electrical estimating, quantity surveying, commercial management and technical input across a varied portfolio of industrial, commercial, healthcare, maintenance and E&I projects. The successful candidate will be involved from initial enquiry and tender stage through project handover, live commercial management and final account. Strong electrical technical knowledge is essential, with broader M&E, Building Services, E&I or multidisciplinary project experience considered a distinct advantage. The role will work closely with the Directors, Contracts Managers, site teams, procurement, clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating and QS function, supporting the continued development of commercial processes and standards.
• Manage the full tender lifecycle from initial enquiry through take-off, pricing, tender review, submission, post-tender clarification and project handover.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation, identifying technical and commercial risks, omissions, opportunities, assumptions and clarifications.
• Prepare and oversee detailed electrical and M&E cost estimates, including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and project-specific preliminaries.
• Issue and manage supplier and subcontractor enquiries, technically and commercially evaluate quotations, and support procurement and value-engineering decisions.
• Provide commercial management across live projects, including budgets, cost tracking, valuations, variations, forecasting, subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers and site teams to ensure estimates and commercial decisions reflect practical project delivery, programme requirements and installation methodologies.
• Attend client, consultant, tender and commercial meetings as required, supporting negotiations and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Ensure a structured handover from tender to operations and use project feedback, final costs and lessons learned to improve future estimating accuracy and commercial performance.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance and mentoring to other QS / estimating resources while maintaining accurate commercial records, tender registers and management information.

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience within electrical contracting, M&E contracting, quantity surveying, estimating or a closely related commercial role.
• Proven experience preparing and managing electrical and/or M&E tenders and commercially supporting projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical installations and construction methodologies; candidates must be capable of interpreting drawings, specifications and project requirements rather than operating solely from quantities.
• Experience across industrial, commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, E&I or similar technically demanding environments would be highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a senior role, mentoring colleagues or taking ownership of an estimating / commercial function would be a strong advantage.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Strong electrical technical knowledge and commercial awareness are essential.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline is desirable. Candidates with an electrical trade background and significant relevant estimating / commercial experience will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, labour requirements, material costs, installation methods, testing, commissioning and project delivery.
• Ability to carry out and review detailed take-offs from electrical schematics, layouts, specifications and coordinated M&E information.
• Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using estimating, digital take-off and project/commercial management systems.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to work effectively with Directors, Contracts Managers, site teams, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders, projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and commercial focus.
• Broader M&E, Building Services, E&I, BIM or multidisciplinary project experience is a distinct advantage.