Commercial Business Analyst
BH-328993
Posted: 27/02/2026
- £64 - £97 per day
- United States Texas Sugar Land
- Contract
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Data Centre
This is Data Center Project
Location - Houston TX
Overview
Responsible for developing accurate, data-driven cost estimates for Data Center tenders, ensuring that the proposed pricing reflects delivery model, market benchmarks, and project execution strategy. The Estimator builds and maintains the cost database, collects and validates inputs from engineering and supply chain, and prepares structured pricing models for proposals. Operating from the Houston office, this role plays a central part in forming competitive, executable bids by transforming scope and technical requirements into clear, reliable cost outputs.
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Objectives
• Develop accurate, well-structured cost estimates that reflect scope, execution strategy, and market conditions
• Maintain and continually refine the project cost database, benchmarks, and unit-rate build-ups
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and project management to validate quantities, methods, and construction assumptions
• Produce clear estimating summaries and pricing models for tender submissions
• Support the Commercial Manager in scenario modelling, risk assessment, and commercial strategy development
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Activities
• Prepare discipline-level and total project estimates including materials, labor, equipment, subcontracting, logistics, and indirects
• Convert engineering scope, drawings, and specifications into quantities, take-offs, and estimate inputs
• Build and maintain unit-rate libraries, cost benchmarks, and historical data for continuous estimate improvement
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to obtain subcontractor and supplier quotes, validate pricing, and confirm scope alignment
• Support pricing strategy development by preparing cost scenarios, sensitivities, and risk-adjusted estimate options
• Prepare estimate narratives, basis-of-estimate documentation, and pricing appendices for proposals
• Ensure all estimate assumptions, clarifications, inclusions, and exclusions are accurately documented
• Assist in handover of awarded projects by sharing estimate assumptions and cost structures with execution teams
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Expected Experience
• 10–15 years of experience in estimating or cost development for large-scale construction or industrial projects
• Strong understanding of quantity take-offs, unit-rate development, and construction methods across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical works
• Proven ability to translate technical scope into clear, defensible cost estimates
• Experience supporting competitive tenders with multiple subcontractor and supplier interfaces
• Experience in Data Center or mission-critical facility estimating is highly preferred
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Qualifications
Mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying or 15+ years of progressive estimating experience
Nice to Have
• Professional certification such as AACE CEP, CCP, or MRICS
• Training in advanced estimating software or data analytics tools
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Work Environment and Physical Demands
Houston-based office role requiring frequent coordination with engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams. Involves intensive data analysis, cost modelling, and participation in pricing reviews. Occasional travel may be required for supplier meetings, bid clarification sessions, or site visits.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location - Houston TX
Overview
Responsible for developing accurate, data-driven cost estimates for Data Center tenders, ensuring that the proposed pricing reflects delivery model, market benchmarks, and project execution strategy. The Estimator builds and maintains the cost database, collects and validates inputs from engineering and supply chain, and prepares structured pricing models for proposals. Operating from the Houston office, this role plays a central part in forming competitive, executable bids by transforming scope and technical requirements into clear, reliable cost outputs.
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Objectives
• Develop accurate, well-structured cost estimates that reflect scope, execution strategy, and market conditions
• Maintain and continually refine the project cost database, benchmarks, and unit-rate build-ups
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and project management to validate quantities, methods, and construction assumptions
• Produce clear estimating summaries and pricing models for tender submissions
• Support the Commercial Manager in scenario modelling, risk assessment, and commercial strategy development
•
---
Activities
• Prepare discipline-level and total project estimates including materials, labor, equipment, subcontracting, logistics, and indirects
• Convert engineering scope, drawings, and specifications into quantities, take-offs, and estimate inputs
• Build and maintain unit-rate libraries, cost benchmarks, and historical data for continuous estimate improvement
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to obtain subcontractor and supplier quotes, validate pricing, and confirm scope alignment
• Support pricing strategy development by preparing cost scenarios, sensitivities, and risk-adjusted estimate options
• Prepare estimate narratives, basis-of-estimate documentation, and pricing appendices for proposals
• Ensure all estimate assumptions, clarifications, inclusions, and exclusions are accurately documented
• Assist in handover of awarded projects by sharing estimate assumptions and cost structures with execution teams
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Expected Experience
• 10–15 years of experience in estimating or cost development for large-scale construction or industrial projects
• Strong understanding of quantity take-offs, unit-rate development, and construction methods across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical works
• Proven ability to translate technical scope into clear, defensible cost estimates
• Experience supporting competitive tenders with multiple subcontractor and supplier interfaces
• Experience in Data Center or mission-critical facility estimating is highly preferred
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Qualifications
Mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying or 15+ years of progressive estimating experience
Nice to Have
• Professional certification such as AACE CEP, CCP, or MRICS
• Training in advanced estimating software or data analytics tools
•
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Work Environment and Physical Demands
Houston-based office role requiring frequent coordination with engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams. Involves intensive data analysis, cost modelling, and participation in pricing reviews. Occasional travel may be required for supplier meetings, bid clarification sessions, or site visits.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.