Mechanical / Electrical Estimator

Description

About Tate At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc, Tate has been recognised worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data centre infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors for over 60 years. With revenues of over $500m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering, working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner. As a market leader within our industry Tate continues to grow and expand, operating 12 manufacturing sites across the US, Europe, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards. In keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our mission is to accelerate a net zero emissions future built environment with the wellbeing of people and planet at its heart. About the Role The Mechanical / Electrical Estimator will prepare accurate, competitive, and commercially robust cost estimates for mechanical and electrical packages supporting complex construction and mission-critical data centre projects. Based in Dublin, the role will review tender information, define scope, complete detailed quantity take-offs, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, and develop cost plans that reflect Tate’s manufacturing, installation, testing, commissioning, logistics, and project delivery requirements. The role will work closely with Bid Management, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Sales, and Project Delivery teams to ensure that every estimate is technically aligned, commercially complete, and supported by clear assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and risk allowances. Key Responsibilities • Review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, tender documents, and client requirements to establish the full mechanical and electrical scope. • Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates for mechanical services, electrical systems, controls, containment, integration, installation, testing, and commissioning activities. • Develop build-ups for labour, materials, plant, logistics, subcontract packages, preliminaries, risk, and project-specific requirements. • Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors, assess quotations on a like-for-like basis, and recommend the best-value compliant solution. • Work closely with Engineering and Production to validate design intent, material selections, manufacturing methods, installation strategy, and programme assumptions. • Coordinate estimating inputs with Bid Management, Procurement, Sales, Operations, and Project Delivery to support complete and timely submissions. • Identify scope gaps, technical risks, commercial exposures, value-engineering opportunities, and clarifications requiring client confirmation. • Maintain accurate estimating records, pricing files, supplier quotations, cost libraries, assumptions, and tender handover information. • Support tender adjudications, internal approvals, bid reviews, post-tender clarifications, and handover to the delivery team. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating templates, benchmarking data, cost controls, and quotation processes. IMS Responsibilities • Adhere to the Employee Handbook, Group Code of Conduct, the Group Compliance Policy, the IMS Policy, and all other applicable company policies and procedures. • Maintain awareness of the requirements of, and their individual contribution to and impact on the effectiveness of, the Integrated Management System (IMS), including Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Product Compliance objectives and requirements. • Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries, quality issues, compliance concerns, violations to the appropriate personnel without delay. • Participate in required training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications, Experience & Skills Education: • Degree, diploma, trade qualification, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline. Experience: • Proven experience estimating mechanical, electrical, or combined MEP packages within construction, manufacturing, building services, or mission-critical environments. • Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications, schematics, schedules, and bills of quantities. • Practical experience completing quantity take-offs, labour and material build-ups, supplier enquiries, and subcontractor comparisons. • Experience with data centre, industrial, modular, off-site manufacturing, or technically complex projects is an advantage. • Understanding of procurement routes, construction programmes, installation methodology, commercial risk, and cost control. • Experience using Microsoft Excel and estimating or take-off software; familiarity with CostX, Bluebeam Revu, or equivalent platforms is an advantage. Skills: • Strong numerical and analytical ability with a disciplined approach to cost build-ups and commercial accuracy. • High attention to detail with the ability to identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, and tender risks. • Clear understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, interfaces, installation requirements, and commissioning activities. • Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills across Engineering, Production, Procurement, Sales, and Project Delivery. • Ability to manage multiple estimates and competing deadlines while maintaining quality and traceability. • Commercial awareness, sound judgement, and a proactive approach to value engineering and cost optimisation. • Organised, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced bid environment. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn for insights into life at Tate. Tate is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. 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