Estimator

Sudlows; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudlows is seeking a CI Project Estimator with proven experience in electrical systems and critical environments to support our expanding portfolio across the UK. The role focuses on estimating key project elements, reviewing drawings, and preparing tender submissions for electrical, mechanical, and fabric packages.

Applicants should have a background in building services estimation, ideally with 2+ years in this field, and be capable of driving tender outcomes while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Experience with estimating building services projects, especially electrical, data centres or critical environments.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings for tendering.
• Proven track record of successful tenders and cost estimation for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Issue subcontract and material enquiries for multiple packages.
• Attend site visits and collaborate with client and suppliers.
• Perform take-offs from drawings and specifications using estimating software.
• Input design/value engineering considerations into estimates and tender docs.
• Compile final internal tender documentation for director sign-off.

Skills

Electrical systems

Data centre experience

MEP awareness

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Building Services

Tools

Trimble

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)
• Input into design aspects regarding value engineering
• 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