Electrical Estimator(low voltage) as remote

Summary: The Electrical Estimator (low voltage) role involves developing detailed cost estimates for low voltage electrical systems in data center fit-out projects. The position requires strong analytical skills to review Bills of Materials and create parametric cost models, while also engaging with contractors to ensure competitive pricing. The role is remote and demands a high level of independence and accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop low voltage electrical estimates for data center fit-out scopes (structured cabling, pathways, racks, containment, and associated systems)
• Review and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and translate them into detailed labor hour build-ups, productivity assumptions, and fully developed cost estimates
• Build parametric and conceptual cost models using limited inputs, including unit-based approaches (e.g., $/rack, $/MW, $/LF, $/port)
• Develop estimate line items, assumptions, and cost build-ups to support Class 4 and Class 5 estimates within a P70 contingency range
• Operate effectively in early-stage or incomplete design environments, developing estimates from minimal information
• Review, level, and analyze subcontractor bids/proposals
• Develop and defend should-cost positions using internal models and benchmarks
• Challenge labor assumptions, productivity rates, and markups
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and inefficiencies in contractor pricing
• Support or lead commercial negotiations to drive competitive and transparent outcomes
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Able to identify missing information, chase down inputs, and progress work independently
• Takes ownership of estimates from start to finish, including assumption validation and stakeholder coordination
• Works with limited oversight and high accountability
• Labor-driven estimates based on BOMs
• Parametric and conceptual cost models
• Bid leveling and comparative analyses
• Should-cost models to support negotiations
• Assumptions logs, risk assessments, and contingency recommendations
• Clear, executive-ready cost summaries

Key Skills:

• 5-10+ years of experience in electrical estimating, with a focus on low voltage systems
• Proven experience in data center or mission-critical fit-out projects
• Strong capability in BOM-based estimating and labor build-ups, parametric modeling with limited design input, and negotiating with contractors and subcontractors
• Solid understanding of low voltage installation methods, labor productivity, contractor pricing structures, and market dynamics
• Advanced proficiency in Excel-based cost modeling
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Salary (Rate): £70+ yearly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other