Designer Group brand banner

Estimation Graduate

Designer GroupDublin, IrelandPosted 1h ago
via Workable

About Designer Group

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical and electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver complex engineering solutions across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, partnering with some of the world's largest multinational companies across sectors including data centres, pharmaceuticals, commercial, industrial and energy.

The Role

As an Estimation Graduate, you will join our Estimating team and develop an understanding of the commercial and technical processes involved in preparing tenders for major M&E projects.

Working closely with experienced Estimators, Engineers and project teams, you will gain exposure to drawings, specifications, quantities, supplier quotations and tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation of estimates and tenders.
  • Review project drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
  • Assist with quantity take-offs and material calculations.
  • Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations.
  • Support the preparation of tender pricing.
  • Maintain estimating records and databases.
  • Assist with tender reviews and commercial comparisons.
  • Liaise with suppliers and internal teams as required.
  • Support the Estimating team with general project and tender activities.
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret technical information.
  • Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Commercial awareness and willingness to learn.
  • Construction or engineering experience is advantageous.
  • Hands-on exposure to major M&E tenders.
  • Training from experienced Estimators and industry professionals.
  • Exposure to both technical and commercial aspects of projects.
  • Structured development and career progression.
  • Opportunity to build a career in estimating and pre-construction.

Similar roles

  • Unitary logo

    AI Deployment Lead

    Unitary·London, United Kingdom

    The operations we automate run on work that has never been fully written down. There is usually a process document, and it usually describes the standard case. The parts that matter most sit with the people doing the work every day. That is why this work has resisted automation for so long, and why AI agents that can exercise judgement…

    • Remote
    • Full-time
  • Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada logo

    Agente de recherche sectorielle ou agent de recherche sectoriel 952-FR

    Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada·Ottawa, Canada

    Joignez-vous à l’équipe d’EDC! À Exportation et développement Canada (EDC), nous aidons les entreprises canadiennes à réussir à l’étranger. Nous leur offrons les outils financiers et l’expertise dont elles ont besoin pour explorer de nouveaux marchés et réduire les risques, dans un seul but : bâtir un Canada et un monde meilleurs grâce au commerce. Date limite pour postuler :…

    • Hybrid
    • Full-time
    • Express EntryPR day one, no employer
  • CPM Benelux logo

    Supermarkt Accountmanager Oatly

    CPM Benelux·Rotterdam, Netherlands

    Droom jij van een baan waarbij jij zelf de touwtjes in handen hebt? In een omgeving waar genoeg ruimte is om dingen anders te doen en je ondernemende kant helemaal op kan bloeien? Dan voelt Oatly waarschijnlijk als thuiskomen. Wij snappen dat plezier in je werk het belangrijkste is. Daarom is het gezelligste field team van Nederland op zoek naar…

    • Full-time
    • Highly Skilled Migrantsponsor-tied, fast settlement
  • CPM Benelux logo

    Supermarkt Accountmanager Oatly

    CPM Benelux·The Hague, Netherlands

    Droom jij van een baan waarbij jij zelf de touwtjes in handen hebt? In een omgeving waar genoeg ruimte is om dingen anders te doen en je ondernemende kant helemaal op kan bloeien? Dan voelt Oatly waarschijnlijk als thuiskomen. Wij snappen dat plezier in je werk het belangrijkste is. Daarom is het gezelligste field team van Nederland op zoek naar…

    • Full-time
    • Highly Skilled Migrantsponsor-tied, fast settlement
  • Culligan Ireland logo

    Bank & Cash Allocation Administrator

    Culligan Ireland·Dublin, Ireland

    Job title: Bank & Cash Allocation Administrator Contract Type: Full Time Permanent, subject to 6 months' probation Location: Ballymount, Co. Dublin Salary: €34,000 - 35,500 DOE per annum, paid monthly At Culligan, we believe that cleaner, healthier water can help contribute to improving the lives of people around the world and is a key driver towards solving some of the…

    • Full-time
    • Critical Skills9mo tied, then free; Stamp 4 @21mo
  • RUSH Hair & Beauty logo

    Hairdresser / Hair Stylist - High Wycombe

    RUSH Hair & Beauty·High Wycombe, United Kingdom

    Hair Stylist / Hairdresser Join the RUSH Family in High Wycombe Are you a creative, confident stylist ready to take your career to the next level? At RUSH, we don’t just do hair, we build careers. Join a high-energy, supportive salon where your talent is recognised and your growth is unlimited. We’re looking for: * NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)…

    • Full-time
  • NQC LIMITED logo

    Software Tester

    NQC LIMITED·Manchester, United Kingdom

    ABOUT YOUR NEW COMPANY NQC is a successful and growing software company specialising in supply chain risk management platforms. We’re in the ‘Tech for Good’ space, providing online web platforms which are in use by some of the largest organisations across a number of industries including the UK Government and the Automotive industry. Based in central Manchester, NQC offers a…

    • Hybrid
    • Full-time
  • Vitabiotics logo

    Technical Manager

    Vitabiotics·London, United Kingdom

    Job title: Technical Manager (permanent, full-time) Location: North West London, NW2 7HF Salary: Competitive Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm + 1 hour lunch break Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days working from home Start date: Immediate Our business… At Vitabiotics, you'll find a diverse bunch of talented folk who come from a wide range of backgrounds and…

    • Hybrid
    • Full-time