Electrical Estimator

Durata Global; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance‑related bonus

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Electric car scheme

Health Shield benefits

Job summary

Durata is seeking an Electrical Estimator to secure new business by delivering accurate and competitive estimates for electrical critical infrastructure, including data centres. You’ll lead the tender process from enquiry to submission and collaborate with sales, design and project teams to reflect Durata’s commitment to quality and value.

You’ll review drawings and specifications, develop LV/MV system estimates, and prepare pricing breakdowns while engaging suppliers and customers to achieve

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating electrical projects for critical infrastructure such as data centres, industrial facilities or utilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and installation methodologies.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Proven track record producing detailed cost estimates and competitive tender submissions.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for electrical critical infrastructure projects.
• Review client specifications, drawings and tender documentation to fully understand project requirements.
• Develop accurate estimates for LV and MV electrical distribution systems, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transformers, busbar systems, cable containment and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Produce accurate material, labour, subcontractor and plant cost estimates.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Work closely with sales, design and project delivery teams to develop engineered electrical solutions that improve competitiveness without compromising quality.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and commercial considerations during the tender stage.
• Prepare comprehensive pricing breakdowns, clarifications and tender documentation.
• Liaise directly with customers and contractors throughout the tender process.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information and supplier pricing.
• Support handovers to project delivery teams following successful contract awards.
• Continuously review estimating processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and consistency.

Skills

Estimating electrical projects

Electrical systems knowledge

Tender submissions

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Multi-tender management

Tools

NetSuite

CAD

Estimating software

Job description

Durata is a fast-paced, growing business at the heart of the data centre and critical infrastructure industry. Delivering modular data centres, critical power solutions and legacy optimisation projects across the globe, we combine in-house fabrication with rapid, turnkey deployment to support the world’s leading OEMs and data centre operators. As demand for AI and digital infrastructure accelerates, so does our team and we’re looking for driven, commercially minded people who want to grow with us.

Role Purpose

The Electrical Estimator will play a key role in securing new business by preparing accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates for electrical critical infrastructure projects.

Working closely with the sales, design and project delivery teams, you’ll manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission, ensuring every proposal reflects Durata’s commitment to quality, value and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for electrical critical infrastructure projects.
• Review client specifications, drawings and tender documentation to fully understand project requirements.
• Develop accurate estimates for LV and MV electrical distribution systems, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transformers, busbar systems, cable containment and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Produce accurate material, labour, subcontractor and plant cost estimates.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Work closely with sales, design and project delivery teams to develop engineered electrical solutions that improve competitiveness without compromising quality.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and commercial considerations during the tender stage.
• Prepare comprehensive pricing breakdowns, clarifications and tender documentation.
• Liaise directly with customers and contractors throughout the tender process.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information and supplier pricing.
• Support handovers to project delivery teams following successful contract awards.
• Continuously review estimating processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and consistency.

About You

We’re looking for someone who thrives on winning work and takes real ownership of every tender they produce. You’ll be commercially astute, highly organised and driven by delivering accurate, competitive submissions that help secure major projects.

You don’t simply price what’s in front of you, you challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, reduce risk and look for ways to create value for both the customer and the business. You’re proactive, detail-focused and confident making commercial decisions within a fast-paced environment.

You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with sales and project teams while building trusted relationships with clients and suppliers. Above all, you’ll take pride in producing high-quality work that contributes directly to Durata’s continued growth.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in estimating electrical engineering projects within critical infrastructure, data centres, industrial, utilities or building services.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and installation methodologies.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Demonstrable experience preparing detailed cost estimates and competitive tender submissions.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to adapt quickly to new software, systems and innovative technologies that support the estimating process.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of data centres, critical power, switchgear, UPS, cooling or modular infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with NetSuite and CAD.

Qualifications

There’s no set qualification path for this role. We’re more interested in your estimating experience, commercial judgement and ability to consistently produce high-quality tender submissions. Whatever your industry background, if you’ve got the right experience, attitude and a passion for winning work, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Durata?

Joining Durata means becoming part of a business that’s helping shape the future of critical infrastructure. We deliver critical power and data centre solutions that support some of the world’s most demanding environments, combining innovative engineering with fast, dependable project delivery.

Our in-house design, fabrication and assembly capabilities give us complete control over quality, programme and performance, allowing us to deliver solutions quicker, more competitively and to the highest industry standards.

As a growing business with ambitious plans both in the UK and internationally, we offer genuine opportunities for career development and the chance to make a real impact. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, project teams and commercial professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers.

At Durata, you’ll benefit from:

• Working on some of the UK’s most exciting data centre and critical infrastructure projects.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where initiative is recognised and rewarded.
• Opportunities to work with leading contractors, OEMs, developers and end users across the UK and internationally.
• A business committed to investing in its people, facilities and technology.
• A team that takes pride in delivering projects safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Performance‑related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension contribution
• Electric car scheme
• Health Shield benefits

Start: Immediate start available for the right candidate.