Senior Estimator

AllSite Staffing; Leinster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AllSite Staffing seeks an experienced MEP Estimator with a strong structural bias to join the Pre-Construction team. You will prepare cost estimates for structural steel and MEP packages, review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, obtain quotes, and prepare competitive tenders for energy, industrial, and data centre projects.

You will identify commercial risks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help maintain cost databases to support project budgets and successful handovers.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience estimating 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

Quantity surveying

Civil/Structural engineering

Tendering

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Drawings interpretation

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

MS Excel

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.