Estimator

Critical Infrastructure Project Estimator

Location: Manchester

Sector: Data Centres / Critical Infrastructure / M&E

Hays are supporting a well-established and award-winning technical services contractor delivering complex M&E projects across the UK. With continued growth, a strong pipeline of secured work, and ambitious expansion plans, they are now seeking a Critical Infrastructure Project Estimator to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist contractor operating at the forefront of data centre and mission-critical infrastructure delivery.

The Role

Working within the Critical Infrastructures Division, you will play a key role in securing new business by providing robust, accurate, and commercially sound estimates for complex M&E projects.You will be responsible for pricing major elements including:

• Electrical systems and critical power infrastructure
• Main items of plant
• Mechanical, electrical and fabric subcontract packages
• Long-lead and specialist equipment

This role requires strong technical understanding, commercial awareness, and the ability to identify both risks and opportunities within tender documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Issuing subcontract and material enquiries
• Attending site visits and liaising with clients and supply chain partners
• Reviewing and scrutinising drawings and specifications
• Carrying out detailed take-offs
• Risk and opportunity identification
• Reviewing subcontractor submissions for technical compliance
• Contributing to value engineering proposals
• Inputting into programme and lead time analysis
• Preparing final tender documentation for director sign-off
• Assisting with formal tender submissions

About You

• Proven experience estimating within Electrical / Building Services / Critical Infrastructure
• Experience delivering successful tenders in data centres, comms rooms, or similar environments
• A strong understanding of electrical systems and construction methodologies
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an M&E estimating role or experience estimating in similar roles
• Experience using estimating software (Trimble advantageous)
• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Building Services (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence
• Security Clearance would be beneficial but is not essential

What's on Offer

• £60,000 salary with company car
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Supportive and collaborative office environment
• Opportunity to join a growing, ambitious contractor
• Exposure to complex and technically challenging projects
• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work
• Career progression within a specialist, expanding division

What you need to do now

If you are an experienced M&E Estimator, looking to specialise further within data centres and critical environments, this represents an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor during an exciting phase of growth.For a confidential discussion, please get in touch on and ask for Shane

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