Senior IT & Cabling Estimator — Remote Lead Bid

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

Job summary

Advancing People Limited is seeking an experienced senior estimator in the cabling and IT infrastructure sector. Based in the North/Midlands, a hybrid working model is offered with 1–2 office days per week and flexible location options across the UK.

The role focuses on leading estimating, technical design, and bid development for complex projects, with exposure to wireless and broader tech systems. You will influence bid strategy and client engagements.

Qualifications

• Senior estimator with cabling/IT infra experience.
• Experience leading estimating team and bid development.
• Exposure to design-and-build or early contractor engagement is advantageous.
• Familiarity with tender portals/public-sector procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating across complex, multi-discipline projects with focus on IT infra and cabling.
• Manage and grow the estimating team and oversee bid submissions.
• Shape scope, assumptions, exclusions and commercial risk for bid strategy and margin control.
• Develop high-quality technical and commercial proposals with pricing models.
• Lead or validate technical designs and surveys coordinating with engineers and external partners.
• Engage with clients at bid stage as a trusted technical partner to win work.
• Monitor tender portals and frameworks and plan for renewals and new opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement of estimating standards, tools, and governance.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Bid management

Client engagement

Technical design

Autonomy

Tools

Simpro

Contract Master

AutoCAD

Ekahau

BlueBeam

FieldWire

Job description

Advancing People Limited is seeking an experienced senior estimator in the cabling and IT infrastructure sector. Based in the North/Midlands, a hybrid working model is offered with 1–2 office days per week and flexible location options across the UK.

The role focuses on leading estimating, technical design, and bid development for complex projects, with exposure to wireless and broader tech systems. You will influence bid strategy and client engagements.