Senior Electrical Estimator

Coleman James; Stamfordham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Flexible working

Car allowance

Travel covered

Private medical

Pension 6%

Wellness programme

Holidays + bank holidays

Learning & development

Family leave benefits

Job summary

Coleman James is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our team, focusing on high-profile data centre and advanced manufacturing projects on a national basis. The role requires leading the electrical estimating function to ensure accurate, competitive pricing of electrical systems and containment across bids and projects.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed cost estimates, evaluating quotations, and developing bid strategies with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical estimating for data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers and value engineering.
• Proven bid management and tender submission skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical estimating for data centre projects.
• Prepare cost estimates for LV/HV distribution, UPS, generators, containment and lighting.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for compliance.
• Develop bid cost breakdowns and tender submissions.
• Collaborate with design, commercial and delivery teams.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Bid management

Data centre knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Our client is a well-established National M&E Contractor who are looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join their team whose offices are based in Sunderland, focussing specifically on high profile, Data Centre and Advanced Manufacturing projects on a national basis.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

JOB PURPOSE

This role will require you to lead the electrical estimating function for data centre construction projects, ensuring accurate and competitive pricing of electrical systems including power distribution, UPS, generators, and containment. The role supports bid submissions and project planning, contributing to the successful delivery of high-resilience, mission-critical environments. Previous data centre experience is not essential, but preferable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical systems including LV/HV distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, containment, and lighting.
• Quantify materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs specific to data centre environments.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for compliance with technical and commercial requirements. I.e. fire & security systems, lightning & earthing protection.
• Develop cost breakdowns and summaries for tender submissions, including lifecycle cost considerations.

TENDERING & BID MANAGEMENT

• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings to assess project scope, constraints, and risk factors.
• Collaborate with design, commercial, and delivery teams to develop bid strategies aligned with client expectations.
• Prepare and submit compliant tender documentation, ensuring alignment with client bid management software, and other relevant standards.

TECHINAL & COMMERCIAL REVIEW

• Interpret electrical specifications, drawings, and performance criteria for Tier-rated data centres.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce cost.
• Ensure estimates reflect redundancy, scalability, and energy efficiency requirements typical of data centre builds.

COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION

• Liaise with internal stakeholders including MEP engineers, BIM coordinators, and procurement teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with specialist suppliers and subcontractors in the data centre sector.
• Support post-tender negotiations and project handovers with clear documentation and rationale.

REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION

• Maintain accurate records of estimates, assumptions, and pricing sources.
• Update cost databases with data centre-specific benchmarks and market trends.
• Provide reporting to senior management on bid performance, win/loss analysis, and market competitiveness

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
• Travel covered to any sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more...
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.