Job Title: Electrical Pre Construction Engineer
Overview
The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing tender technical documentation, supporting supply chain engagement, and ensuring that tender submissions are technically 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.
* 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, clear summaries of complex design information to support estimators in developing accurate costs.
* Assist in the preparation of 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:
o Overview of Electrical works
o Construction methodologies and sequencing
o Risks and mitigation strategies
o Value engineering opportunities
o Procurement lead times and programme impacts
o 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 the 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.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Strategy/Planning
Industries: Engineering Services and Electric Power Generation