Tendering Engineer - HV Systems - Dublin

You are a Tendering Engineer with strong HV electrical knowledge, looking to play a key role in the delivery of major power and energy infrastructure projects across substations, transmission, and grid connections.

This is a technically and commercially focused position where you’ll be responsible for shaping winning bids on HV/MV projects from 10kV to 220kV. You’ll work closely with design, commercial, and delivery teams, contributing directly to the growth of a leading power engineering contractor operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ryan at ryan@breaghrecruitment.com / 015314345

Tendering Engineer Skills:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
  
  
• Strong experience in HV/MV tendering and estimating (10kV–220kV)
  
  
• Proven ability to interpret client tender documentation for power infrastructure projects
  
  
• Solid understanding of HV substations, AIS, GIS, transmission lines, and grid connections
  
  
• Experience across primary and/or secondary substation design (advantageous)
  
  
• Knowledge of utility tendering processes and full project lifecycles
  
  
• Familiarity with ESB and EirGrid standards (desirable, not essential)
  
  
• Ability to interpret civil scope for accurate cost estimation
  
  
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and/or EPLAN (desirable)
  
  
• Strong commercial awareness and cost-risk assessment capability
  
  
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tenders simultaneously
  
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  
  
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required
  
  

As a Tendering Engineer:

• Review and interpret client tender documents for HV and MV electrical infrastructure projects
  
  
• Prepare fully compliant technical and commercial bid submissions
  
  
• Develop cost estimates, bills of quantities, and pricing strategies
  
  
• Assess project risk and contribute to bid strategy and value engineering proposals
  
  
• Develop outline project programmes aligned with technical scope
  
  
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing and technical data
  
  
• Coordinate with internal design and delivery teams during bid preparation
  
  
• Manage multiple tenders concurrently to meet strict submission deadlines
  
  
• Participate in tender clarification meetings and support handover to execution teams
  
  
• Track tender progress and documentation using internal systems and reporting tools
  
  

The Package: Salary will be DOE, but a strong Tendering Engineer with solid HV experience can realistically expect €85,000 – €105,000, with exceptional candidates pushing beyond this range.

The wider package includes:

• Competitive benefits
  
  
• Contributory pension scheme
  
  
• Death in service cover
  
  
• Excellent training and development opportunities
  
  
• Exposure to landmark energy and grid infrastructure projects
  
  
• Supportive, safety-led workplace culture
  
  

Interviews are taking place this week, so if you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call us now on 00353 (0)1 531 4345.

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