Senior Electrical Estimator

Bimplus; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical

Pension 6% employer contribution

Health and Wellness programme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Bimplus is recruiting a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our team in Sunderland, focusing on high-profile data centre and advanced manufacturing projects across the country. You will lead the electrical estimating function, pricing electrical systems, and supporting bid submissions and project planning in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Experience in data centres is desirable; you will work with MEP engineers, BIM coordinators, and procurement teams to deliver competitive tenders and

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical estimating for data centre projects, ensuring accurate and competitive pricing of LV/HV distribution, UPS, generators and containment.
• Prepare cost breakdowns and bid documents, considering lifecycle costs and market benchmarks.
• Interpret electrical specs and drawings for Tier-rated data centres and identify value engineering options.
• Collaborate with design, commercial and delivery teams to develop bid strategies and compliant tender submissions.
• Maintain estimates, sources, and cost data; report bid performance and market trends.

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
• 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.