Lead Electrical Estimator – Data Centre Projects

Datalec UK; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,880 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) in the UAE is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical installations on data centre projects. You will review tender documentation, drawings, and employer requirements, produce take-offs from drawings and BIM models, and develop pricing strategies aligned with project needs.

You will obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify value engineering opportunities, prepare pricing schedules and risk

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Relevant industry qualifications and professional memberships desirable.
• Proven experience in electrical estimating within the construction or MEP sector.
• Experience pricing large-scale data centre projects or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services systems.
• Experience with design-and-build projects.
• Knowledge of UAE local Authority Regulations and Standards.
• Knowledge of data centre standards and resilience requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and estimating software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for electrical installations on data centre projects.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings, and employer requirements.
• Produce take-offs and quantity assessments from drawings and BIM models.
• Develop pricing strategies and tender submissions aligned with project requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative technical solutions.
• Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, and risk assessments.
• Support bid presentations and client meetings.
• Assess electrical infrastructure including HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear and transformers, busbar and cabling, power monitoring, lighting, earthing, fire life safety, security and ICT infrastructure.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Cost analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Job description

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) in the UAE is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical installations on data centre projects. You will review tender documentation, drawings, and employer requirements, produce take-offs from drawings and BIM models, and develop pricing strategies aligned with project needs.

You will obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify value engineering opportunities, prepare pricing schedules and risk