CI Projects Estimator

Discover; Oldham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudlows Critical Infrastructure invites applications for a CI Project Estimator in Oldham. You will estimate costs for main plant, electrical systems, and subcontract packages across electrical, mechanical and fabric works, both on and off site.

The role requires proven experience in building services estimating, ideally within data centres or critical environments, with capacity to read drawings and attend site visits. Driving licence and SC clearance are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in tenders for data centre, critical infrastructure and building services
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a building services estimating position
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Knowledge of main plant, electrical systems and subcontract packages
• Understanding of on-site and off-site delivery methods
• Proven track record of successful tenders for complex projects
• Full clean UK driving licence; SC clearance beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities

• Issue subcontract and material enquiries for various packages
• Attend site visits and collaborate with client’s team
• Attend site visits with potential suppliers and sub-contractors
• Read, understand, and scrutinise specifications and drawings
• Understand principal contractor and sub-contractor duties
• Identify risks and opportunities
• Carry out takes-offs from drawings and specifications
• Use estimating software (Trimble)
• Review sub-contractor submissions for tender compliance
• Compile final internal tender documentation for sign-off
• Input into programme for lead time issues
• Input into formal tender submissions
• Assist with proposal document preparation

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Reading drawings

Electrical systems knowledge

Site visits coordination

Supplier & subcontractor management

Trimble estimating software

SC clearance beneficial

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Building Services

Tools

Trimble Estimating Software

Job description

With the continued expansion of our award-winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a CI Project Estimator to join our successful business.

We have over 220 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.

Role Purpose

Sudlows Critical Infrastructure’s has an opportunity to appoint an estimator who has proven experience working within the Electrical, Data Centre and/or Critical Environments.

The estimator will be responsible for providing commercial support for the business unit in winning work by estimating the cost of key project elements such as main items of plant, electrical systems, and subcontract packages of electrical, mechanical and fabric. It is important that an estimator understands basic construction technology and methods of delivery on and off site.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Issuing subcontract and material enquiries for various packages.


• Attend site visits and collaborate with client’s team


• Attend site visits with potential suppliers and sub-contractors


• Read, understand, and scrutinise specifications and drawings


• Understand the role of principle contractor and sub-contractor duties


• Identification of potential risk and opportunities


• Carry out takes offs from drawings and specifications


• Use of Estimating software (Trimble)


• Reviewing sub-contractor submissions ensuring compliance with tender requirements


• Compilation of final internal tender documentation for director sign off


• Input into the program highlighting potential lead time issues


• Input into the formal submission of tenders


• Assist with the preparation of the proposal documents

Personal Specification

Ideally the successful candidate should come from an engineering background with knowledge of electrical systems. Education to HNC/HND or degree level in Electrical/Building Services would be an advantage but not a necessity.

Predominantly the role is electrical based, but candidate should be able to show understanding of full MEP systems.

The successful candidate would need to be able to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met without compromise on quality, able to work on own initiative, self-motivated and be a good team player who can communicate with colleagues and management at all levels.

You will need to demonstrate a proven track record of successful tenders on data centres, comms rooms or similar projects involving critical infrastructure. You will ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a building services estimating position.

Must have full clean UK driving licence. SC clearance would be beneficial but not a necessity.

Vacancy Summary

We offer a competitive package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including professional training and long-term career development opportunities.Location: Oldham
Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience