In brief
This senior estimator role leads technical design, cost planning and bid development for complex IT infrastructure and cabling projects. The work involves managing the estimating team, shaping commercial strategy and engaging directly with clients to secure new business opportunities.
Best for
Experienced estimators with a background in cabling, data or IT infrastructure.
Non-negotiable
Cabling fibre or copper cabling experience is essential.
Worth knowing
Office attendance in Oldham is required one or two days per week.
What you need
Required
Cabling experience
Clearly required in the listing
Technical design
Clearly required in the listing
Bid development
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial judgement
Strongly implied by the listing
Client engagement
Strongly implied by the listing
Cost planning
Clearly required in the listing
Microsoft Excel
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
Wireless technologies
Clearly required in the listing
Public-sector procurement
Clearly required in the listing
Simpro
Clearly stated in the job description.
Contract Master
Clearly stated in the job description.
AutoCAD
Clearly stated in the job description.
Ekahau
Clearly stated in the job description.
Bluebeam
Clearly stated in the job description.
FieldWire
Clearly stated in the job description.
Your day-to-day
Manage and grow estimating team
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead cost planning and tenders
Clearly stated in the job description.
Develop commercial bid proposals
Clearly stated in the job description.
Validate technical designs
Clearly stated in the job description.
Engage clients at bid stage
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor tender portals
Clearly stated in the job description.
Improve estimating standards
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“The Role: This is a senior position leading estimating, technical design, and bid development across complex, multi-discipline projects.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Are you an experienced estimator within the cabling, data and IT infrastructure sector? Are you looking for a new varied and rewarding role with an established Cabling, data and IT infrastructure business? Would you like the opportunity to manage and grow the estimating team for my client? If so, our client is keen to hear from you! They are based in the Oldham area but are open to where you can live, with flexibility to work remotely - attending their office 1 or 2 days per week (flexible). Ideally you will live in the North or the Midlands. The Role: This is a senior position leading estimating, technical design, and bid development across complex, multi-discipline projects. The role is weighted towards IT infrastructure, structured cabling, low-voltage electrical, and wireless systems, with exposure to wider technologies advantageous. Our client works mainly within the channel dealing with Daisy and Wavenet projects whilst being open to tender opportunities with direct end users. You will combine technical authority, commercial judgement, and client engagement, operating with minimal supervision. The role offers genuine influence over solution design, bid strategy, and how work is won. More Detail: Manage and grow the estimating team - the company is geared up for significant growth Lead cost planning, estimating, and tender submissions for technically complex projects Shape scope, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial risk to support bid strategy and margin control Develop high-quality technical and commercial proposals, including pricing models and supporting documentation Lead or validate technical designs and surveys, coordinating internal engineers and external survey partners Engage directly with clients at bid stage as a trusted technical partner, particularly in design-and-build and early engagement environments Contribute directly to winning work through technical credibility and commercial input Monitor tender portals and frameworks (NFP), plan ahead for public-sector renewals, and manage a structured opportunity pipeline Support the continuous improvement of estimating standards, tools, and pre-construction governance The Person: We are looking for an experienced estimator and designer from a technology, infrastructure, or engineering background, comfortable operating autonomously and taking ownership of bids end-to-end - cabling fibre or copper cabling experience is essential - any exposure to wireless is a bonus! You will will bring strong experience in one or more of the following: IT infrastructure Structured cabling (copper and fibre) Low-voltage electrical systems Wireless or cellular technologies You will be commercially astute, confident engaging clients at bid stage, and experienced in design-and-build or early contractor engagement environments. Experience with frameworks, Schedule of Rates, or public-sector procurement is advantageous. Strong Excel skills are essential. Experience with estimating or design tools such as Simpro, Contract Master, AutoCAD, Ekahau, BlueBeam, FieldWire, or similar platforms being beneficial. The salary available for this role is within the range of £70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus - this could be flexible for the right candidate. If you have the proven estimating experience within the cabling sector then APPLY NOW or contact Dominic Quirke at Advancing People directly, in complete confidence. Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency
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