Estimator
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £60,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, OL9 8EE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4775804_1772551948 |
Summary
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 0161 236 4949 and ask for Shane
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