Senior Estimator

AllSite Staffing; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AllSite Staffing is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator with a strong structural bias to join its Pre-Construction team. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for structural steel and MEP packages, review drawings, and develop pricing strategies for high-profile energy, industrial, and data centre tenders.

The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, negotiating supplier quotes, and maintaining cost databases to ensure competitive submissions and successful project handovers.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Previous estimating experience within structural steel, mechanical, industrial, energy, or data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, installation, and construction methodologies.
• Experience preparing estimates and tender submissions for engineering or construction projects.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tender submissions simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for structural steel, and associated MEP packages.
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to identify project scope and commercial requirements.
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and pricing exercises.
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities for value engineering, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Work closely with the Pre-Construction, Engineering, Commercial, and Operations teams throughout the tender process.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve technical and commercial queries.
• Assist in preparing project budgets, cost plans, and pricing schedules.
• Maintain current material, labour, plant, and subcontractor cost databases.
• Support the seamless handover of successful tenders to the project delivery team.
• Monitor market trends, pricing movements, and supply chain developments to ensure competitive tendering.

Skills

MEP Estimating

Cost estimation

Excel

Tendering

Reading drawings

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator with a strong structural bias to join its expanding Pre-Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile energy, industrial, and data centre projects, playing a key role in the successful delivery of competitive tenders from initial enquiry through to project award.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for structural steel, and associated MEP packages.
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to identify project scope and commercial requirements.
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and pricing exercises.
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities for value engineering, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Work closely with the Pre-Construction, Engineering, Commercial, and Operations teams throughout the tender process.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve technical and commercial queries.
• Assist in preparing project budgets, cost plans, and pricing schedules.
• Maintain current material, labour, plant, and subcontractor cost databases.
• Support the seamless handover of successful tenders to the project delivery team.
• Monitor market trends, pricing movements, and supply chain developments to ensure competitive tendering.

About You

• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Previous estimating experience within structural steel, mechanical, industrial, energy, or data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, installation, and construction methodologies.
• Experience preparing estimates and tender submissions for engineering or construction projects.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tender submissions simultaneously.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and growing engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure, energy, and mission-critical projects, offering long-term career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.