Mechanical Estimator – Dublin Permanent

Location: Dublin
Salary: Up to €100,000, depending on experience
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days office based, 2 days remote

We are working with a leading building services contractor delivering large scale, technically complex projects across Ireland. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their Dublin based pre-construction team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator who enjoys working on high value projects and wants long-term stability, progression, and exposure to some of the most technically demanding builds in the market.

The Role

As Mechanical Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction phase, responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical services packages. You will work closely with pre-construction, commercial, design and delivery teams to ensure bids are robust, well considered and commercially sound.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for mechanical services packages

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation

• Carrying out take-offs and preparing cost build ups

• Issuing and evaluating supplier and subcontractor enquiries

• Identifying risks and opportunities and contributing to value engineering exercises

• Supporting tender reviews and bid submissions

• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders throughout the tender process

• Maintaining accurate records and cost data for future benchmarking

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a background in mechanical or MEP contracting, comfortable working on complex, high value projects.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services or MEP contracting

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical services, including HVAC and associated systems

• Experience working on large scale commercial, industrial, pharma or data centre projects

• The ability to work independently on tenders while contributing effectively within a team

• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness

• Experience using estimating and take-off software is beneficial

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to €100,000, depending on experience

• Hybrid working arrangement, 3 days in the office and 2 days remote

• Dublin based role with long term project visibility

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high profile projects

• Supportive and well established pre-construction team

• Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow

If you are a Mechanical Estimator considering your next move and would like to explore this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion.