Senior Mechanical Estimator

Tritech Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tritech Group in Dublin seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to prepare accurate mechanical cost estimates and ensure timely tender submissions. The role reports to the Estimating Manager and is office-based in Dublin.

You will review tender documents, perform quantity take-offs, obtain quotations, and coordinate with Electrical Estimators while mentoring junior staff. A strong background in HVAC, plumbing and process piping is required.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical cost estimating experience in a contracting environment, from enquiry to award.
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Experience in take-offs, BOQ preparation, and tender submission processes.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and schedules in depth.
• Manage quantity take-offs and populate pricing documents.
• Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors; validate for scope coverage.
• Present estimates to Pre-Construction Director and Board of Directors.
• Tender document control including drawings and specifications for BOQs.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Tender pricing

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Company

Established in 1999, Tritech Group has spent 27 years building a reputation as a leader in mechanical and electrical contracting, delivering complex projects across diverse sectors, including data centres, commercial, and pharmaceutical. The company's multidisciplinary expertise ensures seamless execution to the highest standards, making it a trusted partner for clients seeking innovative and reliable solutions. Tritech also excels in digital construction, leveraging advanced technologies to optimise project planning and delivery while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient practices.

Tritech Group's success is built on a foundation of engineering excellence, adaptability, and long-term partnerships. By prioritising trust and collaboration, the company has consistently exceeded client expectations and set benchmarks in multidisciplinary construction. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Tritech continues to lead the industry, delivering exceptional results and shaping the future of modern construction.

Due to continuous expansion, Tritech Group are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate mechanical cost estimates ensuring timely submission of tenders. The candidate will report directly to the Estimating Manager. This role is office based in Dublin.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-dept reviews of tender documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, etc.
• Manage quantity take-offs and populate pricing documents
• Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors. Interrogate and validate incoming quotations from sub-contractors in order to ensure they are specification compliant and cover all aspects of the package scope of works, ensuring no scope gaps prior to inclusion in bid.
• Present the completed estimate to the Pre-Construction Director, and to the Board of Directors.
• Tender document control including drawing analysis and specifications for inclusion in BOQ's.
• Mentor and train junior members of the mechanical estimation team.
• Co-ordinate and collaborate with the Electrical Estimators
• Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Estimating Department
• Poses the ability to manage and complete a large-scale complex tender autonomously from start to finish.
• Identify risks and potential tender opportunities and highlight these to estimating manager
• Ensure level of detail in the estimates and whether potential risks and contingencies are adequately accounted for.
• Effective communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal team members.
• Manage estimating manpower in order to ensure efficient use of manpower and lead junior estimators in the successful completion of their individual tasks
• Identify and cost potential value engineering opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous mechanical cost estimating experience in a contracting environment with experience of delivering tenders from enquiry to award stage is essential
• Strong computer skills especially in the use of MS Office
• Strong understanding of mechanical & process pipework systems, HVAC, plumbing and other mechanical building services systems
• Good knowledge of different mechanical & process pipework materials
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, preform accurate take-offs, and prepare detailed BOQs
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines
• Must display excellent time management, communication, numerical, analytical and organisational skills
• Problem solving skills with attention to detail and multitasking abilities

Tritech is an equal opportunity employer

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