Senior Estimator / Bid Manager - Data Centres

Role

Senior Estimator / Bid Manager - Data Centres

at EMCOR UKLocation: Homebased with National TravelSalary: £80,000 per annum + Car allowance + Bonus + Private healthcare (after 6 months)Working Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday

About EMCOR UKAt EMCOR UK, we’re redefining what it means to manage and maintain the built environment. With a proud engineering heritage and a strong track record in innovation, we deliver intelligent, technology-led facilities management solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. We aim to create a better world at work through data-driven intelligence and a commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

EMCOR UK is accelerating its growth in the data centre sector, and we’re looking for a dynamic, results-driven Bid Manager with estimating experience to help shape our future. You will report to the Director of Data Centres and manage the bid lifecycle from pre-qualification through tender submission, delivering commercially robust, innovative, client-focused solutions.

Role Overview

Bid Management – Lead and coordinate the full bid process from initial opportunity assessment through to submission, ensuring all client requirements are met and internal governance is followed.

Estimating – Prepare and review cost estimates, budgets, and tender price submissions for data centre projects, leveraging market knowledge, supplier input, and historical data for accuracy and competitiveness.

Collaboration – Work with pre-construction, design, operations, commercial, and procurement teams to produce cohesive, fully integrated bid proposals.

Client Engagement – Build strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, understanding their needs and positioning EMCOR UK’s solutions as the best fit.

Solution Development – Support evolution of the design – Build – Manage – Maintain proposition for data centres, shaping technical solutions that meet client expectations and EMCOR UK capabilities.

Documentation and Presentation – Create clear, concise bid documentation and presentations communicating technical details and value propositions.

Market Intelligence – Stay aware of market trends, client drivers, and competitor strategies to inform bid strategy and pricing.

Risk Management – Identify and assess commercial and technical risks in bids, proposing mitigations in line with corporate risk policies.

Reporting – Provide regular updates on bid pipeline, win/loss analysis, and key market insights to the Director of Data Centres.

Line management of the estimating team.

Who You''ll Be

Significant demonstrable experience of leading Estimating and Bid Activity (both minor New Works and Major Projects) within a critical infrastructure environment including MandE, Civils, Fit Out, Asset Lifecycle replacement and Energy – ideally across telecoms and Data Centre sectors, within a value range of £0.5m - £15m.

Excellent ability to manage multiple bids to tight deadlines with precision.

Strong interpersonal skills to work across disciplines and build relationships at all levels (external and internal).

Deep understanding of commercial terms, risk management, and pricing strategies in a built environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex technical and commercial concepts clearly and persuasively.

Attention to detail in cost models, tender documentation, and bid submissions.

Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of the Design – Build – Manage – Maintain model to meet evolving sector demands.

Strong understanding of the full-service lifecycle—design, build, manage, and maintain—especially within data centre and telecom environments. Degree qualified or equivalent experience with 5+ years of sector-specific experience.

Familiar with current estimating methods, commercial governance, and project management systems.

Skilled in developing trusted relationships with a customer-first mindset and a consultative approach.

Organised, tenacious, energetic, proactive, and solutions-focused—able to drive progress and deliver results.

Technically qualified to a minimum of HNC (or equivalent).

Benefits

25 Days holidays + Bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year

Industry leading Maternity and Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral

GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers

Extensive Learning and Development opportunities, including progression paths

Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover

Bike To Work Scheme

Paid volunteering and charity days

Medicash - Health cash plan (dental, optical, physiotherapy, wellbeing)

EEO statement: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and are committed to equal opportunities in employment and growth.

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionManagement and ManufacturingFacilities Services

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