Electrical Pre-Construction Engineer Role Overview
This Electrical Pre-Construction Engineer position supports the Estimation Team during the tender process for Electrical projects across Ireland and Europe, with a focus on the data centre sector.
The successful candidate will review technical documentation, support supply chain engagement, and ensure tender submissions are technically comprehensive and commercially aligned. They will work closely with the Estimation Team to contribute to the technical development of bids while supporting commercial strategy and tender deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
* Tender Design Review & Technical Scope Analysis: Review Electrical tender documentation for large-scale projects to ensure technical clarity and scope completeness.
* Identify design gaps, coordination issues, or areas needing clarification to support accurate and complete pricing by the Estimation Team.
* Provide structured summaries of complex design information to support estimators in developing accurate costs.
* Assist in preparing Requests for Information (RFIs) and technical queries.
* Review Electrical equipment, subcontractor, and specialist supplier packages for compliance with performance specifications and design intent.
* Develop technical comparisons across multiple supplier proposals to support procurement recommendations.
* Lead or attend technical review meetings with vendors to ensure scope alignment and inclusion of all critical elements.
* Identify exclusions or scope gaps in supplier quotes and ensure these are addressed prior to final submission.
* Support the development of Electrical-specific sections of tender returns, including: overview of Electrical works, construction methodologies and sequencing, risks and mitigation strategies, value engineering opportunities, procurement lead times and programme impacts, proposed suppliers and technical schedules.
* Contribute to the tender write-up to ensure technical clarity and quality across all Electrical elements.
Post-Tender & Early Pre-Construction Support:
* Participate in post-tender meetings, clarifications, and BAFO submissions to provide ongoing technical input and ensure alignment with client expectations.
* Remain involved in successful projects during the early pre-construction phase, supporting supply chain engagement, design coordination, and cost updates until handover to the project delivery team.
* Assess and review potential alternative design solutions and equipment options for budget and technical optimisation.
Site Engagement:
* Attend site surveys in Ireland and Europe during estimation period to review project scope.