Senior MEICA Estimator

Senior MEICA Estimator/Engineer

Coffey is seeking a Senior MEICA Estimator/Engineer to lead the MEICA estimating and tender-stage design coordination for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing competitive, technically robust tenders while working closely with civil, design and proposals teams.

Benefits
Competitive salary | Employer pension contribution | Discounted healthcare plans | Maternity and paternity pay | Career development | Long-term opportunities

The Senior MEICA Estimator/Engineer can be based in Athenry, Rathcormac or Maynooth, with hybrid working available: 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

Key responsibilities

• Lead MEICA pricing for Design-Build water and wastewater projects, working closely with the civil estimating team.
• Coordinate MEICA tender-stage design development, including P&IDs, GA drawings, MEICA schedules and technical deliverables.
• Manage MEICA estimators and coordinate internal and external designers and specialists.
• Develop tender strategies, contribute to reviews and settlement, and support proposals through to submission.
• Assess tender risks and opportunities and incorporate findings into pricing.
• Manage supplier engagement and requests for quotation, identifying new suppliers, technologies and innovations.
• Support tender programmes, ensuring alignment between design, construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate successful tender handovers to project delivery teams.
• Support process improvements, team initiatives and mentoring of junior personnel.
• Work in accordance with Coffey HSQE policies and procedures.

About you

• Degree in Engineering, Construction or a relevant discipline.
• Significant construction industry experience, ideally including water/wastewater and MEICA.
• Strong understanding of construction and procurement processes.
• Experience in estimating, tendering or related commercial activities.
• Excellent technical writing, communication and attention to detail.
• Able to manage competing priorities and deliver within fixed deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Experience with planning or estimating software is beneficial.
• Full driving licence where required for the role.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

As a Senior MEICA Estimator/Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects, develop your expertise and build a long-term career with Coffey.