Electrical & Data Centre Estimator for CI Projects

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

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.