Lead Estimator – Mechanical Engineering / Data Centre & Industrial Projects
Tipperary, County Tipperary, Ireland
€80000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 4 days ago
Job title: Lead Estimator – Mechanical Engineering / Data Centre & Industrial Projects
Location: Co Tipperary
Company: Specialist Irish Mechanical Engineering Contractor
Salary: Up to €80,000 DOE
The Company
A specialist Irish mechanical engineering contractor based in Tipperary, delivering mechanical installation, pipework, fabrication and off-site solutions across major projects in Ireland and Europe.
The business has strong in-house engineering and fabrication capabilities, with a growing pipeline across the data centre and industrial sectors.
The Role: Lead Estimator
As Lead Estimator, you will be based in Co Tipperary, taking senior responsibility for estimating and tendering across major mechanical engineering projects.
You will manage estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission, working closely with the engineering, commercial and project teams to ensure pricing is accurate, competitive and aligned with the proposed delivery strategy.
This is a Tipperary-based position
Must Have Requirements
You are an experienced Mechanical Estimator, Senior Estimator or Lead Estimator with a practical understanding of how mechanical packages are fabricated and delivered.
You will be commercially aware, comfortable taking ownership of significant tenders and able to work closely with engineering and project teams. Experience across data centre, industrial or complex mechanical projects would be particularly relevant.
What’s on Offer
Salary: Up to €80,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced estimator looking to take greater responsibility for major mechanical tenders while remaining permanently based in Tipperary.
You will have senior involvement in pricing and securing significant data centre and industrial projects, with long-term progression as the company's project pipeline develops.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 01 531 4345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialises in Lead Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Senior Estimator and commercial roles with mechanical engineering contractors across Ireland.
We work closely with contractors delivering data centre, industrial, mechanical installation, pipework and fabrication projects and understand the technical and commercial experience required for senior estimating positions.
Related roles: Lead Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Senior Estimator, M&E Estimator, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, Estimating Manager
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Location: Co Tipperary
Company: Specialist Irish Mechanical Engineering Contractor
Salary: Up to €80,000 DOE
The Company
A specialist Irish mechanical engineering contractor based in Tipperary, delivering mechanical installation, pipework, fabrication and off-site solutions across major projects in Ireland and Europe.
The business has strong in-house engineering and fabrication capabilities, with a growing pipeline across the data centre and industrial sectors.
The Role: Lead Estimator
As Lead Estimator, you will be based in Co Tipperary, taking senior responsibility for estimating and tendering across major mechanical engineering projects.
You will manage estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission, working closely with the engineering, commercial and project teams to ensure pricing is accurate, competitive and aligned with the proposed delivery strategy.
This is a Tipperary-based position
Must Have Requirements
- Must have strong estimating experience within mechanical engineering, building services or industrial construction
- Proven experience required preparing and managing mechanical tenders and cost estimates
- Strong understanding of mechanical installations, pipework, fabrication and subcontractor pricing
- Must be commercially strong with the ability to review drawings, specifications and tender documentation
- Data centre or industrial project experience preferred
- Experience pricing fabrication, mechanical installation or process pipework packages beneficial
- Experience with a mechanical engineering contractor advantageous
- Lead the preparation of mechanical estimates and tender submissions
- Review drawings, specifications, scopes and tender documentation
- Prepare material, labour, plant and subcontractor cost build-ups
- Issue enquiries and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Identify tender risks, opportunities and value engineering options
- Work closely with engineering, commercial and project delivery teams
- Support tender handover following successful contract award
- Maintain accurate estimating information and historical cost data
You are an experienced Mechanical Estimator, Senior Estimator or Lead Estimator with a practical understanding of how mechanical packages are fabricated and delivered.
You will be commercially aware, comfortable taking ownership of significant tenders and able to work closely with engineering and project teams. Experience across data centre, industrial or complex mechanical projects would be particularly relevant.
What’s on Offer
Salary: Up to €80,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Tipperary-based position
- Exposure to major Irish and European projects
- Senior responsibility across estimating and tendering
- Long-term career progression
- Data centre and industrial project pipeline
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced estimator looking to take greater responsibility for major mechanical tenders while remaining permanently based in Tipperary.
You will have senior involvement in pricing and securing significant data centre and industrial projects, with long-term progression as the company's project pipeline develops.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 01 531 4345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialises in Lead Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Senior Estimator and commercial roles with mechanical engineering contractors across Ireland.
We work closely with contractors delivering data centre, industrial, mechanical installation, pipework and fabrication projects and understand the technical and commercial experience required for senior estimating positions.
Related roles: Lead Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Senior Estimator, M&E Estimator, Mechanical Quantity Surveyor, Estimating Manager
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