Electrical Estimator

What are we looking for in our Electrical Estimator?

Exciting Opportunity Alert!! Looking for an Electrical Estimator for a Rapidly Growing Engineering Firm in Ballymount, Dublin 22

Our client is a highly successful Irish-founded engineering company who are one of the leaders in the construction of data centres in Europe. They have recently received a huge investment and are looking to continue their rapid expansion.

We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking an Electrical Estimator to join the team. This position will be site-based in Dublin 22.

Managed by the Estimating Director, the Estimating Department is divided into three disciplines – Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA); Mechanical; and Electrical.

• Preparing estimates based on drawings and specifications
• Manage quantities and prepare a pricing document
• Obtain pricing for elements of the building from Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers
• Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor’s bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors
• Assist in the maintaining of the cost data base
• Present the estimate to the Estimating Director, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required
• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc)
• Keep informed with developments in the construction industry
• Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Estimating Department
• Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures
• Engage in personal development planning and performance review procedures, as required
• Perform other such duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned from time to time by Management
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained with respect to all information obtained during employment, particularly with respect to information provided by, or obtained from, others
• Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and tender submission
• Understand the company’s high standards of safety
• Able to identify potential risks on a project

Requirements

• An Estimating or MEP QS background with at least 3 years’ satisfactory experience
• Possess an acceptable proficiency, both written and oral, in the English language
• Knowledge of tender process from start to finish
• Ability to work in a team environment on a tender and liase with CSA & mechanical estimators
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite
• The position is based in Dublin 22 and will involve 5 days onsite

What's on offer:

• Basic salary of 45000-70000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience)
• Onsite parking
• A supportive and growing company that will help you grow professionally with them