Senior Estimator / Bid Manager - Data Centres

EMCOR UKBedford, England, United KingdomRole

Senior Estimator / Bid Manager - Data CentresLocation: Homebased with National TravelSalary: £80,000 per annum + Car allowance + Bonus + Private healthcare (after 6mths)Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00, Monday to FridayRole Overview

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 manage the bid lifecycle from pre-qualification through to tender submission, ensuring commercially robust, innovative, and client-focused solutions within our Design – Build – Manage – Maintain service model. You will liaise with clients, designers, and operational teams to develop value-for-money proposals for mission critical infrastructure solutions and support the evolution of our integrated offering with sector-leading safety, quality, and standards.Responsibilities

Bid Management – Lead and coordinate the full bid process from initial opportunity assessment through to submission, ensuring client requirements are met and internal governance is followed.Estimating – Prepare and review cost estimates, budgets, and tender price submissions for data centre projects, using market knowledge, supplier input, and historical data to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.Collaboration – Work with pre-construction, design, operations, commercial, and procurement teams to produce cohesive, fully integrated bid proposals.Client Engagement – Build relationships with prospective and existing clients, understand their needs, and position EMCOR UK’s solutions as the best fit.Solution Development – Support the evolution of our 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 persuasive presentations communicating technical details and value propositions.Market Intelligence – Stay informed on market trends, client drivers, and competitor strategies to inform bid strategy and pricing.Risk Management – Identify and assess commercial and technical risks in bids and propose mitigation measures aligned with risk policies.Reporting – Provide regular updates on bid pipeline, win/loss analysis, and key market insights to the Director of Data Centres.Line management – Manage the estimating team where applicable.Qualifications

Significant demonstrable experience leading estimating and bid activity (both minor works and major projects) within a critical infrastructure environment, including MandE, civils, fit-out, asset life cycle replacement and energy—ideally within telecoms and data centres, £0.5m–£15m value range.Proven ability to manage multiple bids to tight deadlines with precision.Strong interpersonal skills to work across disciplines and build relationships at all levels.Deep understanding of commercial terms, risk management, and pricing strategies in the built environment.Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability 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.Understanding of the full lifecycle—design, build, manage, and maintain—especially within data centres and telecoms; degree qualified or equivalent experience with 5+ years of sector-specific experience.Familiar with current estimating methods, commercial governance, and project management systems.Customer-focused, relationship-building, and consultative mindset.Organised, proactive, and results-oriented, with a solutions-focused approach.Technically qualified to a minimum of HNC (or equivalent).Benefits

25 Days holidays + Bank holidaysHoliday Buy Scheme – up to 5 days a yearMaternity and Paternity policiesRefer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referralGEMS recognition scheme with vouchersComprehensive Learning and Development opportunitiesFlex Benefits: shopping discounts, gym, mobile, insurance, dining, car leasing, breakdown coverBike To Work SchemePaid volunteering and charity daysMedicash health planSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Management and ManufacturingIndustries

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