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Electrical Estimator - Data Centres
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A long‑established specialist electrical and mechanical contractor with over 30 years' experience is continuing to grow its footprint across data centre and mission‑critical projects throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
The business has built a strong reputation for delivering technically complex electrical infrastructure in environments where resilience, uptime and precision are critical, supporting clients across large‑scale, international programmes.
Your new role
The Electrical Estimator will support an expanding pipeline of data centre and mission‑critical projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe, working closely with commercial, engineering and delivery teams from enquiry through to final tender submission.
- Preparing accurate and competitive electrical tenders for data centre and mission‑critical projects
- Producing detailed estimates across power distribution, containment, cabling, lighting and associated systems
- Completing electrical take‑offs and reviewing drawings, specifications and schedules
- Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value‑engineering options
- Supporting pre‑ and post‑tender meetings with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
- Managing tender queries, clarifications and follow‑ups
- Collaborating with internal teams to meet programme and submission deadlines
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This role offers genuine exposure to complex, high‑value electrical packages, where commercial judgement and technical accuracy have a direct impact on project outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in an electrical estimating or commercial role within building services or critical infrastructure
- Background in data centres, mission‑critical, industrial or technically complex projects highly advantageous
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
- Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
- Confident working independently and as part of a wider commercial team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
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What you'll get in return
- This is a standout opportunity to join a highly respected contractor delivering some of the most technically demanding data centre and mission‑critical projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
- Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience
- Attractive benefits
- Long‑term opportunity within a stable, growing business
- Exposure to major international data centre projects
- Supportive, collaborative and technically strong working environment
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