Senior Electrical Estimator

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join a leading international contractor’s pre‑construction team in High Wycombe. You will support bids for large‑scale hyperscale data centre and mission‑critical projects across the UK and Europe, from early engagement through to final submission.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for data centre and mission‑critical projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to identify requirements, opportunities and risks.
• Develop accurate take‑offs, cost plans and pricing strategies for electrical packages.
• Liaise with supply‑chain partners and specialist subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Support bid submissions, client presentations and tender negotiations.

Required profile

• Proven experience pricing large‑scale data centre, mission‑critical or major MEP projects.
• Strong commercial awareness with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience delivering estimates on projects valued from £20 million upwards.

Required skills

• LV (low voltage) systems
• HV (high voltage) infrastructure
• Electrical containment and lighting systems
• Power distribution installations
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Tender documentation analysis
• Cost estimating and take‑offs
• Pricing strategy development

What we offer

• Competitive salary £80,000‑£100,000 per year
• Bonus and travel allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Career progression and technical training
• Long pipeline of work and immediate start