Senior Electrical Estimator/Quantity Surveyor

Veolia Group; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VHI health cover

Pension

Education assistance

Job summary

Veolia seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to oversee electrical cost estimation across Design & Build bids in Water, Waste & Energy sectors from proposals through tender submission. You will manage BOQs, rates, and risk assessments while coordinating with Proposals and Contracts teams.

You will negotiate with subcontractors, prepare commercial documentation, and support project delivery with value-driven estimates and cost control across multiple concurrent bids.

Qualifications

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with subcontractors, suppliers and clients across multiple sectors.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Project).
• Experience with construction estimating software and managing multiple bids under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical cost estimation for Design & Build bids across Water, Waste & Energy projects.
• Develop BOQs, schedule of rates and commercial assessments aligned with scope and client requirements.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure quotes and validate costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

Microsoft Office

Project management

Bid management

Education

3rd level qualification in Construction Economics/Quantity Surveying/Building Services Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Construction estimating software

Job description

Background

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Senior Electrical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Contract Type: Permanent Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm Location: Kilkenny / Dublin (Hybrid arrangements to be discussed)

Overview of Role

The Senior Electrical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the commercial and estimating functions across multiple Design & Build projects within Veolia's Water, Waste & Energy Business Units. You will lead the electrical cost estimation and commercial planning during the proposals phase, supporting bids from inception through to tender submission. Upon contract award, you will transition projects to the Contracts team whilst remaining available to provide ongoing commercial and quantity surveying support during the delivery phase as required. This role requires flexibility, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively across both the Proposals and Contracts functions to ensure maximum value delivery for Veolia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical cost estimation for Design & Build bids across Water, Waste & Energy projects serving Municipal, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Data Centres, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and other key sectors, with particular expertise in Motor Control Centre (MCC) panels, instrumentation systems, electrical installations including building services, and SCADA Systems.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), schedule of rates and commercial assessments (focus on quantities, costs and commercial risks) aligned with project scope and client requirements.
• Negotiate with electrical subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive quotes, validate costs, and ensure technical feasibility of designs.
• Prepare comprehensive commercial documentation and risk assessments to support tender submissions.
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure electrical estimates reflect technical complexity and align with overall bid strategy.
• Manage multiple concurrent bids and prioritise effectively to meet proposal deadlines.
• Support the Proposals team on quantity surveying matters across various sectors as required.

Contract Transition & Delivery Support (As Required)

Assist with handover of projects to the Contracts team upon award with clear commercial baseline and documentation. Provide ongoing commercial and quantity surveying support during project delivery, including subcontractor account management and payment administration. Compare quantities/scopes defined during detailed design with the ones agreed contractually and flag any discrepancies. Support the Contracts team during quieter proposal periods to maintain project momentum and commercial compliance. Collaborate with the project and procurement teams to review, assess and document subcontracts and any subsequent variations.

Required skills for this role

• 3rd level qualification in either Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience estimating and managing electrical projects, with proven expertise in Motor Control Centre (MCC) panels, instrumentation systems, electrical installations, Building Services, and SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and demonstrated experience with infrastructure contracts across Industrial, Municipal, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and similar sectors.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients across multiple sectors.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Project); experience with construction estimating software desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent bids, prioritise effectively, and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining high attention to detail.
• Full, clean driving licence and eligible to work in Ireland.

Please note: If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non‑EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits, work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.