Senior Mechanical Estimation Lead — Tender Strategy

Designer Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group in Ireland is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimation Manager to lead the planning and delivery of mechanical tenders across Ireland and Europe. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical and commercial oversight.

You'll coordinate resources with Estimation Managers, ensure tender strategies, and provide visibility of capacity, risks and decisions to the Pre-Construction Director.

Qualifications

• Substantial estimating or pre-construction experience within mechanical building services or MEP contracting.
• Experience leading, coordinating or mentoring an estimating team and managing competing deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC, pipework, controls, insulation, testing and commissioning interfaces.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules and commercial tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical estimating activities from opportunity review through adjudication, submission, clarification and handover.
• Review tender documentation to confirm scope, deliverables, interfaces and information gaps.
• Establish tender programmes, responsibilities and review milestones.
• Ensure tender queries are raised, resolved and incorporated into estimates.
• Coordinate reviews and prepare tender adjudication information for approval.
• Ensure submissions align with approved strategy, commercial objectives and delegated authority.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Mechanical systems knowledge

Numerical analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Trimble estimating software

Take-off/ estimation tools

Job description

Designer Group in Ireland is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimation Manager to lead the planning and delivery of mechanical tenders across Ireland and Europe. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical and commercial oversight.

You'll coordinate resources with Estimation Managers, ensure tender strategies, and provide visibility of capacity, risks and decisions to the Pre-Construction Director.