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Structured Cabling and Network Infrastructure Estimator
Location: Central London
Hours: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Holiday: 31 Days incl. Bank Holidays
Sector: Infrastructure, Networks, IT, Communications, Estimation
Our client is a specialist provider of structured cabling, fibre optic installations, and network infrastructure solutions for commercial and industrial clients. The company supports projects ranging from new builds to refurbishments, delivering end-to-end services including design, installation, testing, and maintenance. It is focused on providing reliable, high-quality connectivity solutions that support modern IT and communications networks.
As an estimator, you'll be working alongside the design team and project support team, to reviews drawings, provide value engineering solutions, cost plans, BOQs and identify potential commercial risk. Much of our clients' projects are consultant led, with a requirement for design validation and buildability related amendments.
Position Duties
- Review tender documents, technical drawings, specifications and project requirements to prepare accurate cost estimates for structured cabling installations.
- Calculate quantities of materials required, including Cat6/Cat6A cabling, fibre optic cables, patch panels, racks, cabinets, containment and associated accessories.
- Prepare detailed bills of quantities (BOQs), pricing schedules and cost breakdowns for labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor services.
- Interpret network layouts, floor plans and technical schematics to identify cabling routes, outlet locations and installation requirements.
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and confirm material availability, pricing and lead times.
- Estimate labour requirements, installation hours and project resources to ensure accurate and commercially viable tenders.
- Identify potential project risks, technical constraints, exclusions and variations that may affect costs or installation methods.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, sales teams and procurement departments to clarify technical requirements and ensure accurate pricing.
- Attend site surveys where required to assess installation conditions, cable routes, containment requirements and access restrictions.
- Maintain estimating spreadsheets, cost databases and pricing records to support future tenders and improve estimating accuracy. xgikmsk
- Support value engineering exercises by identifying alternative materials, installation methods and cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or performance.
Position Requirements
- Proven experience in a structured cabling, data cabling, telecommunications or electrical estimating ro Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Structured Cabling and Network Infrastructure Estimator employer: Streamline Search
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