Electrical Estimator

Location: On site / Ballycoolen, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D15 AP2D, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering Electrical
Salary: Negotiable salary

Due to continued growth across Ireland and our strategic expansion into Europe, Sensori Group's Project Division is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Estimator to join our Dublin-based team.

Sensori Group specialises in delivering a wide range of MEP projects across various sectors including government, healthcare, education, commercial, and Data Centres.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to the ideal candidate, along with career growth opportunities in one of the most dynamic sectors in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate tender documents for commercial viability, technical risks, and competitiveness, and prepare detailed internal reports.
• Interpret and fully understand client tender documentation and project requirements.
• Accurately estimate labour, material, plant, and equipment costs.
• Issue detailed material and subcontractor enquiries for pre-designed projects and follow up to ensure timely return of quotations.
• Manage estimating processes and systems in coordination with the Line Manager, maintaining up-to-date labour rates and prime cost data.
• Prepare final tender submission packages, including drafting, compilation, and presentation for senior management approval.
• Liaise with the Procurement team and supply chain to ensure competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Evaluate subcontractor and equipment quotations for compliance, scope coverage, and commercial value.
• Prepare project preliminaries based on programme duration, logistics, and project specifics.
• Consolidate final estimates with the Commercial team to finalise competitive bids.
• Support post-submission activities including clarification responses and feedback review.
• Conduct site surveys and walkdowns, assessing existing systems and incorporating findings into the tender return.

Requirements & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' Electrical estimating experience in the Irish construction market.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish supply chain and familiarity with local design consultants.
• Proven ability to independently develop Electrical tender submissions for complex projects valued at €3-5M+.
• A trade qualification, Quantity Surveying or Electrical Engineering background is desirable.
• Experience in data centre and/or design & build projects is highly advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong mechanical/electrical estimating and cost planning capability.
• Ability to interpret tender drawings, specifications, and scope documents.
• Commercial awareness in tender risk, competitiveness, and value engineering.
• Strong supply chain engagement and quotation analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and tender reporting skills.