Senior Electrical Estimator – Limerick

Job title: Senior Electrical Estimator – Data Centre, Pharmaceutical & Industrial Projects
Location: Limerick City, Co Limerick
Company: International Engineering Services Contractor
Package: €90,000 to €110,000 DOE package

The Company

This international engineering contractor delivers complex electrical, mechanical, data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, and power infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe.

With a substantial pipeline of secured projects and continued growth across multiple sectors, the company is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join its Limerick team and play a key role in securing and delivering major construction projects.

The Role: Senior Electrical Estimator

As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will take ownership of the estimating process for large-scale electrical projects across the data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, commercial, and power sectors.

Working closely with engineering, commercial, procurement, and project delivery teams, you will prepare detailed cost estimates, manage tender submissions, evaluate risks, and contribute to the successful conversion of opportunities into live projects.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced Electrical Estimator looking to progress within a leading engineering contractor delivering some of Europe's most technically demanding projects.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have a third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Must have 5 years' experience within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in a Senior Electrical Estimator or Electrical Estimator role is required.
• Experience working on electrical tenders exceeding €10 million within the pharmaceutical, industrial, data centre, or commercial sectors is required.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and construction methodologies is essential.

Preferred Experience

• Experience reviewing Design & Build electrical projects preferred.
• Experience pricing HV infrastructure, substations, renewable energy, or critical power systems beneficial.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment capability advantageous.
• Experience mentoring junior estimators or supporting bid teams preferred.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of BIM, digital take-off tools, and estimating software.
• Experience working on international projects.
• Understanding of power transmission and distribution projects.
• Strong presentation and client-facing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates and cost plans based on project specifications, drawings, and tender documentation.
• Review electrical technical specifications and employer requirements for major projects.
• Manage and coordinate the tender process with engineering, procurement, commercial, and project delivery teams.
• Prepare technical submissions including inclusions, exclusions, clarifications, assumptions, and programme information.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor enquiries and evaluate quotations for technical and commercial compliance.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
• Develop accurate pricing strategies for competitive tender submissions.
• Manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Attend tender review meetings and post-tender negotiations.
• Track tender outcomes and gather feedback to improve future submissions.
• Support project handovers by providing detailed commercial and technical information to construction teams.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating and pre-construction functions.

About You

You are an experienced Electrical Estimator with strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to price complex electrical projects.

You have excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tenders while maintaining accuracy and competitiveness.

You are comfortable working closely with clients, suppliers, project teams, and senior management and enjoy being involved in major project opportunities from inception through to award.

What’s on Offer

Salary: €90,000 to €110,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Pension contribution
• Annual performance bonus
• Professional development and training support
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Exposure to major Irish and European projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong pipeline of secured work across multiple sectors

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Ireland's leading engineering contractors and play a key role in securing major projects across some of the fastest-growing sectors in construction.

You will work on technically challenging tenders, gain exposure to large-scale international projects, and become part of a business with a strong reputation for delivering complex engineering projects to the highest standards.

How to Apply

Call Ryan Kieran on 015314345 or email ryan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with contractors delivering data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, power, renewables, and critical infrastructure projects.

If you're a Senior Electrical Estimator, Electrical Estimator, Bid Manager, Commercial Estimator, or Pre-Construction Manager looking for opportunities in Limerick or across Ireland, we can help you secure the right role for your experience and long-term career goals.

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