Overview
GEDON™ | Executive - The Quantity Surveying Recruitment Experts seeks an Electrical Estimation Pre-Construction Engineer to join the Dublin-based Estimation Division. This newly created, strategic role acts as the technical specialist, supporting the Estimation Team during the tender process for major electrical projects across Ireland and Europe, with a strong focus on the data centre sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Tender Review: Analyze and review large-scale electrical technical documentation to ensure clarity and integrity of the scope.
* Risk Identification: Identify design flaws, coordination issues, or areas needing clarification (via RFIs), and provide structured technical summaries to support accurate costing.
* Equipment Compliance: Review specialist equipment, subcontractor, and supplier quotes to ensure technical compliance with specifications.
* Supply Strategy: Conduct technical comparisons of vendor proposals and manage exclusions or omissions before the final bid submission.
* Content Development: Support the drafting of the electrical sections of the bid, covering methodologies, risks, value engineering opportunities, procurement timelines, and technical schedules.
* Post-Bid Phase: Participate in clarification meetings and continue to support design coordination and cost updates during the early pre-construction phase until handover to the site team.
* Site Inspections: Conduct site surveys across Ireland and Europe to verify project scope during the estimation period.
What You'll Bring
* Qualifications: Third level Qualification in Electrical Services Engineering.
* Proven Experience: Minimum 7+ years in an Electrical contracting or consulting environment, ideally with exposure to pre-construction roles.
* Technical Acumen: Experience interpreting and reviewing complex electrical tender designs, specifications, and technical documents.
* Sector Knowledge: Prior exposure to data centre projects is highly desirable.
* Communication: Strong organisational and communication skills with an ability to present technical information clearly.
* IT Skills: Excellent Microsoft Office skills – particularly Word and Excel. Familiarity with platforms such as BIM 360, Procore, or Aconex is an advantage.
* Flexibility: Willingness to travel for site surveys in Ireland and mainland Europe as required.
What Our Client Offers
* A competitive salary commensurate with experience and the specialized nature of the role (senior engineering level).
* The opportunity to work in a newly created, highly strategic role at the forefront of the company's work-winning efforts.
* Exposure to major, complex electrical projects across Ireland and the high-demand European data centre market.
* A collaborative and professional estimation environment with excellent opportunities for career development.
The GEDON Advantage
GEDON Executive is a global search firm specialising in the preconstruction & project controls sector, with a strong network of leading contractors in Dublin and across Europe. We are committed to connecting talented individuals with rewarding career opportunities that align with their professional aspirations.
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