Electrical Estimator – Commercial & Public Sector Projects

Job title: Electrical Estimator – Commercial & Public Sector Projects
Location: Tallaght, Co Dublin
Company: Irish M&E Contractor
Package: €65,000 – €75,000 + Pension + Hybrid Working + Benefits

The Company

An Irish M&E contractor delivering electrical installation and fit out projects across Dublin and the surrounding counties.

The company works across commercial offices, schools, hotels and public sector developments, with projects typically ranging from €250,000 to €2.5 million. With a strong pipeline of work and upcoming opportunities in the data centre sector, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their team in Tallaght, Co Dublin.

The Role: Electrical Estimator

This is a permanent position based in Tallaght, Co Dublin, with hybrid working available following successful completion of probation.

You will take responsibility for preparing accurate and competitive electrical tenders across commercial, hospitality and public sector construction projects.

Working closely with Project Managers, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors, you will manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission, ensuring accurate pricing, detailed take-offs and commercially competitive bids.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within an electrical or M&E contracting environment, ideally with 3+ years' relevant experience.
• Proven experience preparing electrical estimates, completing quantity take-offs and managing tender submissions.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation methods, materials, labour costs and construction pricing.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, with strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Must be capable of managing multiple electrical tenders and working to submission deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Electrical Engineering qualification or electrical trade background.
• Experience using Trimble electrical estimating software or Countfire.
• Previous experience pricing commercial fit out, schools, hotels or public sector electrical projects.
• Experience dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and main contractors throughout the tendering process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate electrical estimates for commercial, public sector and hospitality projects.
• Manage electrical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Complete detailed electrical quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Review tender documentation, technical requirements and project specifications.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare pricing schedules, cost breakdowns and tender submissions.
• Identify tender risks, commercial opportunities and value engineering options.
• Liaise with Project Managers, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend tender reviews and client meetings where required.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and support the wider project team.

About You

You are an experienced Electrical Estimator with a strong understanding of electrical installations, construction costs and the tendering process.

You will be commercially aware, organised and confident preparing detailed estimates while managing several tender deadlines.

A background in electrical contracting, whether through an Electrical Engineering qualification or electrical trade experience, would be particularly relevant.

What's on Offer

Salary: €65,000 – €75,000 DOE

Benefits:

• 3% company pension contribution.
• 20 days annual leave.
• Hybrid working available following probation.
• Company phone and laptop.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within the estimating team.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator to take ownership of a varied portfolio of electrical tenders across Dublin.

With projects ranging from €250,000 to €2.5 million across commercial, hospitality and public sector developments, the position offers a consistent pipeline of work, long-term stability and the flexibility of hybrid working following probation.

How to Apply

Call Ryan Kieran on 01 531 4345 or email ryan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialises in recruiting Electrical Estimators, Senior Electrical Estimators and Electrical Quantity Surveyors for electrical and M&E contractors across Ireland.

We understand the technical and commercial experience required to price electrical installations, complete detailed take-offs and prepare competitive tenders across commercial, hospitality and public sector construction projects.

If you are an Electrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Estimator considering your next role in Dublin, contact Ryan Kieran at Breagh Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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