Job Title: MEP Estimator (Consultancy)
Location: Waterford (Dublin office option available)
Type: Permanent Role
Salary: Depending on experience – open to discussion (€50k–€80k or higher)
Benefits: Performance Bonus, Fuel Expenses, 25 Days Annual Leave, Healthcare, Professional Fees, Pension (5%), DIS Cover

About the Role:
Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking an MEP Estimator for a permanent position based ideally in Waterford, with flexibility for the role to be carried out from Dublin. This is a superb opportunity for a junior or intermediate-level estimator who wishes to grow within a dynamic, multidisciplinary cost consultancy.

The successful candidate will be tasked with estimating responsibilities across a variety of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations, contributing to high-profile projects across the commercial, residential, civil, and pharmaceutical sectors. Reporting directly to senior management, you will play a key part in providing detailed cost insights and value engineering analysis across multiple stages of the project lifecycle.

Benefits:

• Performance-Based Bonus
• Fuel Expenses
• Pension Contributions (5%)
• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Private Healthcare Package
• Professional Fees Covered
• DIS (Death in Service) Cover

The Role – Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate MEP estimates based on drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and build-up of rates from first principles.
• Develop and review cost plans, feasibility studies, and budget estimates.
• Participate in value management and value engineering processes.
• Prepare MEP tender documentation and support the evaluation process.
• Contribute to whole life cost analysis and carbon assessments.
• Provide commercial advice on MEP cost implications at various stages of design.
• Assist in developing financial reports, cost tracking, and cash flow forecasting.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to ISO-certified systems in quality, health & safety, and environmental management.
• Advise on technical aspects of MEP systems from a cost estimation perspective.

The Requirements:

• A Level 9 Postgraduate Certificate in MEP Estimating/Quantity Surveying or a B.Eng. in MEP Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in estimating MEP systems, ideally within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of cost planning for mechanical and electrical installations across various sectors.
• Excellent IT and digital estimation software proficiency – ideally with Bluebeam, CostX, Cubit, BIM tools.
• Experience in life cycle costing and carbon assessment tools is an advantage.
• Highly organised with a proactive approach and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Irish or UK experience is highly advantageous.

Application Process:
For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming on 083 0885073 or email Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.

Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference SF-12884 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.

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