Senior / Intermediate Electrical Estimator - Main Contractor - Ireland

SSA Consulting Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance

Vehicle allowance

Pension contribution

Major projects across Ireland and EU

Job summary

SSA Consulting Group in Ireland is recruiting an Intermediate/Senior Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for electrical and M&E projects, manage budgets, and price subcontractor packages across Ireland and Europe.

You will contribute to bid strategy, mentor junior estimators, and liaise with project stakeholders while visiting sites as needed. A degree in Quantity Surveying or related field is preferred with 3+ years’ experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in electrical or M&E estimating.
• Experience preparing tenders, take-offs, and cost plans for large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field is a plus.
• Valid Irish driving license and eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• preparing detailed estimates for electrical and M&E projects
• managing budgets
• performing take-offs
• pricing subcontractor and supplier packages
• overseeing variations
• advising on cost risks
• liaising with project stakeholders across Ireland and Europe
• mentoring junior estimators and contributing to bid strategy

Skills

Electrical & M&E estimating

Budget management

Take-offs

Subcontractor pricing

Supplier pricing

Bid strategy

Mentoring junior estimators

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Location

• Dublin / Waterford / Cork Based Office
• Tier 1 Main Contractor
• €70,000 - €90,000 DOE & Package

SSA is recruiting an Intermediate / Senior Estimator on behalf of a leading Main Contractor, to be based in Ireland.

About the role

Based in the office with some site visits, reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for: preparing detailed estimates for electrical and M&E projects, managing budgets, performing take-offs, pricing subcontractor and supplier packages, overseeing variations, advising on cost risks, and liaising with project stakeholders across Ireland and Europe. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior estimators and contribute to bid strategy.

About the company

Our client is a top-ranked Main Contractor with an impressive portfolio of landmark projects across Ireland and Mainland Europe, known for delivering high-quality work on time and on budget.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Travel and vehicle allowance
• Pension contribution
• Opportunities to work on major projects across Ireland and Europe

Position requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in electrical or M\'E estimating
• Experience preparing tenders, take-offs, and cost plans for large-scale projects
• Strong understanding of subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and estimating software
• Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field is a plus
• Valid Irish driving license and eligibility to work in Ireland