Senior MEICA Estimator/Engineer - Hybrid (Water/Wastewater)

Coffey; Athenry; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Discounted healthcare plans

Maternity and paternity pay

Career development

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Coffey is seeking a Senior MEICA Estimator/Engineer to lead MEICA pricing and tender-stage design coordination for major water and wastewater projects in Ireland. You will work closely with civil estimating and proposals teams to deliver competitive, technically robust tenders.

The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, and opportunities to mentor junior personnel while contributing to major infrastructure delivery.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related discipline required.
• Significant construction industry experience, water/wastewater/MEICA preferred.
• Strong procurement, estimating or tendering knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Full driving licence (where required) and eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Experience with planning or estimating software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEICA pricing for design-build water and wastewater projects, collaborating with civil estimating teams.
• Coordinate MEICA tender-stage design development, including P&IDs, GA drawings and MEICA schedules.
• Manage MEICA estimators and coordinate internal and external designers and specialists.
• Develop tender strategies and support reviews and submission.
• Assess tender risks and opportunities and incorporate findings into pricing.
• Manage supplier engagement and RFQs; identify new suppliers and technologies.
• Support tender programmes; ensure alignment between design, construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate successful tender handovers to project delivery teams.
• Contribute to process improvements and mentoring of junior personnel.
• Work in accordance with Coffey HSQE policies.

Skills

MEICA estimating

Tendering experience

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Coffey is seeking a Senior MEICA Estimator/Engineer to lead MEICA pricing and tender-stage design coordination for major water and wastewater projects in Ireland. You will work closely with civil estimating and proposals teams to deliver competitive, technically robust tenders.

The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, and opportunities to mentor junior personnel while contributing to major infrastructure delivery.