Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Dornan Engineering Group is a leading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, UK & Ireland. Open to Ireland, UK or European locations, this is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Estimation team as a Senior Estimator, supporting the delivery of our group projects. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will oversee Estimation activities across the group. Reporting to the Estimating Director, you will work closely with the commercial and construction teams to deliver accurate, competitive, and commercially sound project estimates. As a key commercial team member, you will act as an ambassador for the company, demonstrating strategic thinking, professionalism, and a disciplined approach in all aspects of the role. This role can be based in Ireland, UK or Europe, ability to travel within Europe is a must.

Your day will include:

• Lead the preparation and submission of high-value tenders, ensuring estimates are accurate, commercially competitive, and aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with commercial, construction, and engineering teams to provide strategic input on tender strategy, risk analysis, value engineering, and overall bid delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement across estimating processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency, consistency, and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders through tender engagement, presentations, and post-tender discussions.
• Communicate complex estimating and commercial information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while supporting and mentoring junior team members.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior estimating role on large-scale projects, ideally within data centre environments
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of multiple engineering systems
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure
• Self-aware, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development

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