Electrical Pre-Construction Expert
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Pre-Construction Engineer to join our team in Dublin. This role has been developed to support the Estimation Team during the tender process for Electrical projects across Ireland and Europe, with a strong focus on the data centre sector.
The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing technical documentation, supporting supply chain engagement, and ensuring that tender submissions are comprehensive and commercially aligned. Working closely with the Estimation Team, the ideal candidate will contribute to the technical development of bids while also supporting commercial strategy and tender deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
* Tender Design Review & Technical Scope Analysis: Review Electrical tender documentation for large-scale projects ensuring 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 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.
Requirements & Experience
* Third-level Qualification in Electrical Services Engineering.
* Minimum 3+ years' experience in a Electrical contracting or consulting environment, ideally with exposure to pre-construction roles.
* Experience interpreting and reviewing complex Electrical tender designs, specifications, and technical documents.
* Prior exposure to data centre projects is desirable.
* Strong organisational and communication skills with an ability to present technical information clearly.
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills – particularly Word and Excel.
* Familiarity with platforms such as BIM 360, Procore, or Aconex is an advantage.
* Willingness to travel for site surveys in Ireland and mainland Europe as required.