Sr. Electrical QS/Estimator

Fluor; Bandon; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor in Cork, Ireland, seeks a Senior Electrical QS/Estimator to lead the estimating and commercial function across diverse E&I projects. You will own tender lifecycle from enquiry to handover, with strong electrical and M&E expertise guiding project delivery.

The role combines estimating, surveying and commercial management, requiring experience in industrial, commercial or healthcare sectors, and close collaboration with directors, site teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical technical knowledge and commercial awareness are essential.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, labour requirements, material costs, installation methods, testing, commissioning and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating and QS function, supporting the continued development of commercial processes and standards.
• Manage the full tender lifecycle from initial enquiry through take-off, pricing, tender review, submission, post-tender clarification and project handover.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation, identifying technical and commercial risks, omissions, opportunities, assumptions and clarifications.
• Prepare and oversee detailed electrical and M&E cost estimates, including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and project-specific preliminaries.
• Issue and manage supplier and subcontractor enquiries, technically and commercially evaluate quotations, and support procurement and value-engineering decisions.
• Provide commercial management across live projects, including budgets, cost tracking, valuations, variations, forecasting, subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers and site teams to ensure estimates and commercial decisions reflect practical project delivery, programme requirements and installation methodologies.
• Attend client, consultant, tender and commercial meetings as required, supporting negotiations and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Ensure a structured handover from tender to operations and use project feedback, final costs and lessons learned to improve future estimating accuracy and commercial performance.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance and mentoring to other QS / estimating resources while maintaining accurate commercial records, tender registers and management information.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Commercial awareness

Take-offs

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Client-facing

Project delivery

Education

Quantity Surveying / Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Excel

Estimating software

Digital take-off tools

Job description

Job details

Posted 07 September 2026

Start date 07 September 2026

Salary Range EUR 80000 - 90000 per Year

Location Bandon

Job type Permanent

Discipline Industrial Manufacturing

Reference

Job Function Estimator , Quantity Surveyor

Job Title

Sr. Electrical QS/Estimator

Type

Permanent

Location

Cork, Ireland

Job Description

TRS are looking for a Senior Electrical QS or Estimator to join an established Electrical Services Company based in Bandon, Co. Cork. The Senior Electrical QS / Estimator will take ownership of and help develop the company's estimating and commercial function. This is a senior role combining electrical estimating, quantity surveying, commercial management and technical input across a varied portfolio of industrial, commercial, healthcare, maintenance and E&I projects. The successful candidate will be involved from initial enquiry and tender stage through project handover, live commercial management and final account. Strong electrical technical knowledge is essential, with broader M&E, Building Services, E&I or multidisciplinary project experience considered a distinct advantage. The role will work closely with the Directors, Contracts Managers, site teams, procurement, clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating and QS function, supporting the continued development of commercial processes and standards.
• Manage the full tender lifecycle from initial enquiry through take-off, pricing, tender review, submission, post-tender clarification and project handover.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation, identifying technical and commercial risks, omissions, opportunities, assumptions and clarifications.
• Prepare and oversee detailed electrical and M&E cost estimates, including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and project-specific preliminaries.
• Issue and manage supplier and subcontractor enquiries, technically and commercially evaluate quotations, and support procurement and value-engineering decisions.
• Provide commercial management across live projects, including budgets, cost tracking, valuations, variations, forecasting, subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Work closely with Contracts Managers and site teams to ensure estimates and commercial decisions reflect practical project delivery, programme requirements and installation methodologies.
• Attend client, consultant, tender and commercial meetings as required, supporting negotiations and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Ensure a structured handover from tender to operations and use project feedback, final costs and lessons learned to improve future estimating accuracy and commercial performance.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance and mentoring to other QS / estimating resources while maintaining accurate commercial records, tender registers and management information.

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years' relevant experience within electrical contracting, M&E contracting, quantity surveying, estimating or a closely related commercial role.
• Proven experience preparing and managing electrical and/or M&E tenders and commercially supporting projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical installations and construction methodologies; candidates must be capable of interpreting drawings, specifications and project requirements rather than operating solely from quantities.
• Experience across industrial, commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, E&I or similar technically demanding environments would be highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a senior role, mentoring colleagues or taking ownership of an estimating / commercial function would be a strong advantage.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Strong electrical technical knowledge and commercial awareness are essential.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline is desirable. Candidates with an electrical trade background and significant relevant estimating / commercial experience will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, labour requirements, material costs, installation methods, testing, commissioning and project delivery.
• Ability to carry out and review detailed take-offs from electrical schematics, layouts, specifications and coordinated M&E information.
• Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using estimating, digital take-off and project/commercial management systems.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to work effectively with Directors, Contracts Managers, site teams, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders, projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and commercial focus.
• Broader M&E, Building Services, E&I, BIM or multidisciplinary project experience is a distinct advantage.
• Full clean driving licence.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.