Senior IT & Cabling Estimator — Lead Bid & Design

Advancing People Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advancing People Ltd is actively seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating, technical design, and bid development across complex IT infrastructure projects in the Manchester area. The role blends cost planning, tender submissions, and client engagement to shape scope and margins.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in IT infrastructure or cabling, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD and Ekahau. Hybrid working with office presence 1–2 days per week is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in estimating/designer roles in technology, infrastructure or engineering.
• Experience with design-and-build or early contractor engagement is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and numerical acumen are essential.
• Familiarity with tender portals, public-sector frameworks, or procurement processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the estimating team for the business.
• Oversee cost planning, estimating, and tender submissions for complex projects.
• Shape scope, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial risk to support bid strategy and margins.
• Develop high-quality technical and commercial proposals, pricing models, and supporting documents.
• Lead or validate technical designs and surveys with internal engineers and external partners.
• Engage with clients at bid stage as a trusted technical partner.
• Monitor tender portals and frameworks and plan ahead for renewals.
• Drive continuous improvement of estimating standards, tools and governance.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Structured cabling

Low-voltage electrical

Wireless systems

Bid management

Tools

Simpro

Contract Master

AutoCAD

Ekahau

BlueBeam

FieldWire

Job description

Advancing People Ltd is actively seeking a Senior Estimator to lead estimating, technical design, and bid development across complex IT infrastructure projects in the Manchester area. The role blends cost planning, tender submissions, and client engagement to shape scope and margins.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in IT infrastructure or cabling, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD and Ekahau. Hybrid working with office presence 1–2 days per week is offered.