Estimator / Designer (IT Infrastructure)
- manchester, greater manchester, M2, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
Job Description
Our client, a fast-growing technology and infrastructure business, is looking for an Estimator / Designer to join their pre-construction and commercial function. You would support estimating, technical design and bid development across complex, multi-discipline projects weighted towards IT infrastructure, structured cabling, low-voltage electrical and wireless systems.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
This is a genuine development role rather than a fully autonomous senior position. You would work alongside senior estimators and designers, with structured support and a clear, defined pathway toward Senior Estimator / Designer level as your capability and ownership grow. Typically suited to someone with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, it is an opportunity to build serious technical and commercial capability within a business that invests properly in that development.
The role reports to the Commercial Director and sits within a technically led business where pre-construction plays a genuinely central role in winning and delivering work. Permanent, Oldham, £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, plus commission and a full benefits package.
About the BusinessOur client is a fast-growing, privately owned infrastructure and technology business, debt-free and financially independent, designing, installing and supporting complex connectivity and infrastructure projects for enterprise customers and channel partners nationwide.
Their portfolio spans Wi-Fi 6/7, LAN, structured cabling, fibre optic, private cellular, smart hands services, planned and reactive maintenance, AV, IP CCTV, EV charging and sustainability services, delivering everything from single high-value enterprise projects to national multi-site rollout programmes.
This is a hybrid role based from Oldham, and it is the second appointment ravensearch has made for this client following a successful placement earlier this year.
What You'll Be DoingPreparing and delivering cost estimates and tender submissions for technically complex projects, owning defined scopes or bid workstreams
Interpreting specifications, drawings, employers requirements and client briefs, translating them into structured scopes, assumptions and pricing
Defining and managing scope boundaries, assumptions, exclusions and commercial considerations within assigned areas of responsibility
Developing pricing models, bills of quantities and labour schedules to a standard suitable for senior review and client submission
Identifying technical, commercial and delivery risks within assigned scopes, escalating and proposing mitigation where appropriate
Developing and reviewing technical designs across IT infrastructure, structured cabling, low-voltage electrical and wireless systems for assigned project elements
Undertaking site surveys and technical assessments, confirming constructability, standards compliance and integration considerations
Producing technical and commercial proposal content, including design narratives and supporting documentation
Engaging with clients at bid and pre-construction stage on assigned workstreams, supporting solution development rather than simply responding to instruction
Monitoring tender portals and procurement platforms relevant to assigned sectors or clients
Solid experience in estimating and technical design within a technology, infrastructure or engineering-led environment
Typically 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, supported by recognised industry qualifications or demonstrable professional competence
Strong technical grounding in one or more of: passive and active IT infrastructure, structured cabling (copper and fibre), low-voltage electrical infrastructure, or wireless and cellular systems
Able to develop, design and price integrated, multi-discipline xwwtmva solutions within defined scopes
Strong Excel skills and clear, well-structured written and numerical ability
Commercially aware, accurate, and keen to progress toward a senior role
Highly desirable: experience with fully designed tenders, framework submissions or Schedule of Rates contracts across private and public sectors
Highly desirable: familiarity with tools such as Simpro, Contract Master, AutoCAD Build, BIM, Ekahau or AirMagnet, Trimble, BlueBeam or FieldWire; full training provided
£35,000 £45,000 depending on experience
Performance-related commission aligned to role contribution and business performance
Hybrid and flexible working, supportive of family commitments
Comprehensive benefits including Medicash, Cycle to Work, Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service
Pension scheme, paid annual leave plus bank holidays
Regular company and customer events
Structured development and mentoring toward Senior Estimator / Designer level
Investment in training, certifications and ongoing professional development
Exposure to varied, technically interesting projects across multiple sectors