Mechanical Estimator - Dublin

Location: Dublin (regional remit across Ireland) - will require relocation
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Competitive + package (DOE)

Are you a Mechanical Estimator who thrives on accuracy, smart cost modelling, and shaping tender strategies that win?

Do you enjoy working on essential infrastructure projects where your work influences buildability, value engineering, and successful delivery?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing estimating function supporting major water, wastewater and mechanical engineering projects across Ireland. You'll play a key role in developing detailed cost models, supporting design development, and ensuring tenders are commercially robust, competitive, and compliant.

What you'll be doing

As Mechanical Estimator, you'll take the lead in producing accurate, detailed and strategically aligned estimates for mechanical works across a regional portfolio.

Estimate Preparation & Cost Modelling

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates based on drawings, early-stage concepts, and specifications
• Ensure estimates reflect realistic risk levels and align with internal standards and governance
• Develop financial models for framework submissions, including appropriate staff rates and budget alignment
• Utilise standard cost coding to support meaningful cost feedback and future tender improvements

Design & Tender Development

• Participate in design development, advising on buildability, materials and cost‑effective options
• Provide early pricing to support optioneering and tender strategy
• Contribute to Tender Preparation and Construction Programmes
• Assist in developing tender staff schedules using insights from prior project delivery

Procurement & Supplier Engagement

• Work with buyers to form procurement plans and identify key suppliers/subcontractors
• Prepare and issue enquiries for materials and subcontract packages
• Review quotations, evaluate competitiveness, and negotiate terms and discount structures

Industry Insight & Technical Awareness

• Stay up-to-date with new technologies, methods, and mechanical engineering innovations
• Apply industry learning to continuously improve estimate accuracy and commercial competitiveness

What you'll bring

We're looking for a detail-driven, commercially aware mechanical professional with a passion for structured estimating.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Mechanical Estimator
• Background in water, wastewater, M&E, or construction sectors preferred
• Proven track record producing accurate, detailed mechanical estimates for complex projects

Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent numerical accuracy
• Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles and construction methodologies
• Proficiency with estimating software and the full Microsoft Office Suite
• Confident communicator able to collaborate effectively with designers, buyers, planners and project teams
• Ability to manage workload across multiple tenders and meet tight deadlines
• Business levels of English language skills

Why this role?

• Work on major multi-disciplinary engineering projects with real societal impact
• Play a key part in tender strategy and commercial success
• Join a high-performing, collaborative team with opportunities for progression into:
  • Senior Estimator
  • Principal Estimator
  • Bid / Commercial Manager
  • Pre‑Construction Lead
• Exposure to both design development and tender strategy - not just pricing
• Supportive environment encouraging professional growth and continuous improvement

How to apply

If you're an experienced Mechanical Estimator looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to influence the success of major engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your up to date CV via this advert in confidence

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.