Estimator

Sudlows; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudlows is expanding and seeks a CI Project Estimator with a strong background in electrical systems and building services. You will prepare detailed estimates for main plant, electrical systems, and subcontract packages, collaborating with clients, suppliers and internal teams to secure tenders.

Experience in data centres or critical environments is preferred; driving licence and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering background and knowledge of electrical systems.
• Proven tendering experience with data centres or critical infrastructure projects.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Issuing subcontract and material enquiries for various packages.
• Attend site visits with client teams and potential suppliers/sub-contractors.
• Read, understand, and scrutinise specifications and drawings.
• Understand roles of principal contractor and sub-contractor duties.
• Carry out take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Use Estimating software (Trimble).
• Input into design aspects regarding value engineering.
• Review sub-contractor submissions for tender compliance.
• Compile final internal tender documentation for director sign-off.
• Input into the programme highlighting lead time issues.
• Assist with preparation of proposal documents.

Skills

Engineering background

Electrical systems knowledge

Tendering experience

Project estimation

Team player

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Building Services

Tools

Trimble Estimating

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.