Mechanical Engineering
Posted 26 days ago
Due to continuous expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join a leading mechanical contracting team in Dublin.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate mechanical cost estimates, managing tender submissions, and supporting high-value pre-construction activities.
This is an office-based role reporting directly to the Estimating Manager and offers the opportunity to work on complex, multi-discipline mechanical projects.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, you can reach Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or 015314345.
Senior Mechanical Estimator Skills:
Salary €70,000 – €85,000 DOE plus benefits and career progression within a growing, multi-disciplined mechanical contracting team.
To apply, send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.
The Breagh Team:
Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals across Ireland and the UK.
Our ethos is built on flexibility, hard work and good common sense, supporting clients and candidates daily across mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, pharma and mission-critical sectors. We recruit project managers, engineers, estimators, supervisors, H&S professionals and technical specialists, helping people progress their careers with leading contractors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate mechanical cost estimates, managing tender submissions, and supporting high-value pre-construction activities.
This is an office-based role reporting directly to the Estimating Manager and offers the opportunity to work on complex, multi-discipline mechanical projects.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, you can reach Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or 015314345.
Senior Mechanical Estimator Skills:
- Extensive mechanical cost estimating experience within a contracting environment
- Strong understanding of mechanical and process pipework systems, HVAC, plumbing, and other building services systems
- Proven ability to deliver tenders from enquiry through to award stage
- Proficient in MS Office and estimating software
- Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and perform accurate take-offs and prepare detailed BOQs
- Experience mentoring and managing junior estimators
- Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously on large-scale, complex tenders
- Conduct in-depth reviews of tender documents, drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Manage quantity take-offs and populate pricing documents accurately
- Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors; interrogate and validate submissions to ensure scope compliance
- Present completed estimates to the Pre-Construction Director and Board of Directors
- Control tender documents including drawing analysis and specification review for inclusion in BOQs
- Mentor and train junior estimators and coordinate estimating resources
- Collaborate closely with Electrical Estimators to ensure coordinated submissions
- Participate in developing procedures to maintain high quality standards within the Estimating Department
- Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and potential tender gaps, and communicate them to management
- Ensure estimates account for contingencies and potential risks, maintaining accuracy and completeness
- Maintain effective communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the tender process
Salary €70,000 – €85,000 DOE plus benefits and career progression within a growing, multi-disciplined mechanical contracting team.
To apply, send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.
The Breagh Team:
Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals across Ireland and the UK.
Our ethos is built on flexibility, hard work and good common sense, supporting clients and candidates daily across mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, pharma and mission-critical sectors. We recruit project managers, engineers, estimators, supervisors, H&S professionals and technical specialists, helping people progress their careers with leading contractors.
