Design Estimator – Smart Infrastructure Solutions

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Design Estimator role supporting large-scale customer projects in structured cabling and smart building technologies. Collaborating with teams to shape compliant designs across various solutions.

Posted 7/20/2026contractBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structured cabling design and estimation, with a strong focus on IP-connected solutions, including WiFi, CCTV, and AV technologies. Proficient in creating technical documentation and delivering commercial assurance across large-scale bids.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structured Cabling DesignMicrosoft Teams Rooms (MTR) DesignCost Modeling and Value EngineeringCAD and Bluebeam ProficiencyBICSI Certification (RCDD/CDCDP)

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Hard Skills

Structured Cabling EstimationContainment/Pathway DesignIP-Connected SolutionsCCTV TechnologyAV TechnologyCosting and MarginsRisk ManagementTechnical GovernanceExcel ProficiencyOffice Suite Skills

Soft Skills

Commercial ConfidenceCustomer EngagementPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Manufacturer Design AccreditationsBICSI Certification (RCDD/CDCDP)

Industry Keywords

BICSI GuidelinesInstallation DocumentationCabling SchedulesHandover PacksBid Responses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce accurate design estimates and bid responses for structured cabling, racks, PDUs, containment, WiFi, CCTV, and AV/MTR solutions
Support account teams with solution design, pricing, and customer engagement
Ensure bids are delivered using best practice (BICSI and manufacturer guidelines)
Create handover packs, cabling schedules, wall elevations, schematics, and installation documentation
Own and refine cost models, applying value engineering to maximise margin
Provide technical governance, risk management, and commercial assurance across opportunities
Support customer presentations and mid/post-bid discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience in structured cabling design and estimation (essential)
Knowledge of containment/pathway design and survey validation
Understanding of IP-connected solutions including WiFi, CCTV, AV, and meeting room technology
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) design and cabling principles
CAD and Bluebeam experience, plus strong Excel/Office skills
Minimum two manufacturer design accreditations (e.g. Corning, Panduit, Systimax, Nexans/Aginode)
Commercial confidence (costing, margins, risk awareness), ideally with experience on £500K+ bids
Willingness to work towards BICSI (RCDD/CDCDP) or relevant AV/WiFi/CCTV certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Pension scheme
Flexible working hours