Electrical Estimator: Data Centre & Cleanroom Projects

Equans Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (+ public hols)

Life Cover 4x annual salary

Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

CSR days per year

Learning opportunities & training

Job summary

Equans Sci‑Tech is recruiting an Electrical Estimator based in Manchester to join a close-knit estimating team. You’ll deliver accurate trade pricing and support the full tender lifecycle from pre-qualification through submission.

You will collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure estimates align with specifications, produce fully costed tender data, and build strong client/vendor relationships. A strong emphasis on safety and compliance runs through all activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Estimator role within the industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles and practices.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of tender processes.
• Background in working within an M&E Subcontractor or Main Contractor.
• Extensive trades knowledge for accurate cost planning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, resources and cost.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with deadline focus.
• Commitment to Health & Safety across all activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to auditable cost estimates.
• Review project documentation to understand scope.
• Produce tender documents, budgets and BOQs with back-up data.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to align with specs.
• Deliver fully costed pricing with audit trails for client specs.
• Assist in tender production and client relations.
• Prepare prices and forecasts for projects.
• Attend site visits to estimate and analyse results.
• Establish long-term relationships with key vendors.
• Stay updated on industry pricing and trends.

Skills

Estimator experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Commercial awareness

M&E subcontractor or main contractor

Time/resource/financial management

Planning & organisational skills

Health & safety

Written and verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Equans Sci‑Tech is recruiting an Electrical Estimator based in Manchester to join a close-knit estimating team. You’ll deliver accurate trade pricing and support the full tender lifecycle from pre-qualification through submission.

You will collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure estimates align with specifications, produce fully costed tender data, and build strong client/vendor relationships. A strong emphasis on safety and compliance runs through all activities.