Design Estimator in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Design Estimator - Structured Cabling

Location: Hybrid / Office and Site based
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000

We are looking for an experienced Design Estimator to join a growing structured cabling and network infrastructure business.

Working closely with sales, clients, project managers, and delivery teams, you will be responsible for producing accurate designs, quotations, and cost estimates for structured cabling projects across commercial offices, data centres, residential developments, and mixed-use buildings.

This role would suit someone with a background in structured cabling design, estimating, bid management, or ICT infrastructure who understands both the technical and commercial aspects of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Review client specifications, drawings, and tender documentation.
• Produce detailed estimates and quotations for structured cabling installations.
• Design copper and fibre cabling solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and labour calculations.
• Obtain pricing from manufacturers and distribution partners.
• Prepare tender submissions and technical proposals.
• Conduct site surveys and gather project requirements.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure designs are practical and commercially viable.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, and opportunities for value engineering.
• Support handover of successful projects to operational teams.

Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Estimator, Design Estimator, Bid Engineer, or Pre-Sales Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems/smart builds.
• Experience estimating and designing:
  • Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6A systems
  • Fibre optic infrastructure
  • Data cabinet and containment solutions
  • Network infrastructure projects
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent Excel and documentation skills.

Desirable

• Experience within structured cabling, ICT infrastructure, telecommunications, or data centre environments.
• AutoCAD experience.
• RCDD qualification or working towards accreditation.
• Experience supporting tender and bid processes.

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