Senior Electrical Estimator - Data Centre & Manufacturing

Ses; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Car allowance

Travel to sites

Private medical

Job summary

SES Engineering Services in Sunderland is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead the estimating function for high-profile Data Centre and Advanced Manufacturing projects. You will price electrical systems, manage bids, and coordinate with design, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure accurate, competitive tenders.

The role requires interpreting specifications, driving cost breakdowns, and ensuring estimates reflect redundancy, scalability, and energy efficiency typical of critical

Qualifications

• Experience in detailed cost estimates for electrical systems (LV/HV distribution, UPS, generators).
• Ability to evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotations for technical and commercial compliance.
• Experience supporting bid submissions, planning, and tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical systems including LV/HV distribution, UPS, generators, containment, and lighting.
• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings to assess scope, constraints, and risk factors; collaborate on bid strategies.
• Interpret electrical specs, drawings, and performance criteria; identify value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain records of estimates and pricing sources; support post-tender negotiations and handovers.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Bid management

Costing

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Excel

Pricing databases

Job description

Estimator - Electrical DC. ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR - SES - DATA CENTRE & ADVANCE MANAUFACTURING PROJECTS SES Engineering Services are looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our SES Technology team, focussing high profile Data Centre & Advance Manufacturing projects. If you are passionate about Construction and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

Job Purpose To lead the electrical estimating function, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• ESTIMATING & COSTING
  • 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.
  • 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.
• TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL REVIEW
  • Interpret electrical specifications, drawings, and performance criteria.
  • 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 key sectors.
  • 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 We Offer

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
• Travel covered to any of our 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.

To find out more about LIFE AT SES Engineering Services

SES are committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. We ensure that our recruitment, promotion, and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background.

Basic Check: Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses.

To learn more about the checks included in this process.

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