Overview
We are currently seeking an Estimator / Designer (IT Infrastructure) to join a well-established technology and engineering contractor, supporting the pricing and design of structured cabling and IT infrastructure works across the North-West.
This role is open to both mid-level and senior applicants, depending on experience. Senior-level candidates will typically have 5+ years experience and be comfortable running bids end-to-end.
This is a hybrid role based from Oldham, with two days working from home per week after an initial induction period.
You will support or lead (depending on experience) estimating and design activity across IT infrastructure projects, including structured cabling (copper and fibre), low-voltage edlectrical infrastructure and wireless/cellular systems. The right person will be confident interpreting technical information, shaping scope and assumptions, and contributing to bid-stage discussions.
About the Company
Our client is a multi-discipline technology and engineering contractor delivering consultancy, design, installation and support services across a range of sectors including corporate workspace, education, logistics, critical environments and data centres.
They’re known for practical delivery, strong processes and a people-first culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
Depending on your level, you’ll take ownership of defined bid packages or run bids end-to-end, including:
Preparing estimates and tender submissions for IT infrastructure and structured cabling projects
Reviewing drawings, specifications and site information, translating requirements into clear scope and pricing
Producing and managing assumptions, exclusions, clarifications and risk items
Supporting or producing technical design input and pre-bid surveys where required
Creating pricing models, BoQs and supporting tender documentation (Excel-heavy)
Contributing to bid-stage client communication, helping shape solutions not just price them
Working with estimating software and internal systems (Simpro experience is beneficial)
What We’re Looking For
Estimator / Designer level
Strong estimating foundations and technical awareness of structured cabling and IT infrastructure
Comfortable supporting bids and building up ownership over time
Confident communicator with a practical, process-driven approach
Senior Estimator / Designer level (typically 5+ years)
Proven experience running bids end-to-end and owning submissions
Able to shape scope, pricing strategy, risk and commercial assumptions
Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at bid stage and influencing outcomes
Key skills
Structured cabling (copper and fibre), IT infrastructure, and related low-voltage systems
Strong Excel capability
Detail-focused and commercially aware
Simpro experience is a plus
This role is not suited to junior support-only estimators with no bid-stage involvement.
Salary and Benefits
£35,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working (post-induction)
25 days holiday + bank holidays (Christmas shutdown included, with 3 days taken from allowance)
Workplace pension
Medicash health cash plan
Life assurance
Bonus scheme (non-contractual, subject to change)
Working hours
8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
37.5 hours per week, 1 hour unpaid lunch
How to Apply
Apply within or contact Mike Halliwell directly on 07958016375 or at mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk.