BMS Estimator

Equans UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

Company share scheme

AXA private GP appointments

Life cover equivalent to 1× annual salary

5% pension

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a BMS Estimator to join their team in Leeds. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for projects across commercial, retail, healthcare, education, and government sectors, and will collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment and support sustainable expansion. Candidates need to possess an electrical engineering qualification, estimating experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include 24 days annual leave, pension scheme, and access to various employee networks.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant electrical engineering qualification.
• Experience in estimating roles is critical.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for BMS projects.
• Develop and submit competitive tender packages.
• Review project drawings and technical documentation.
• Evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a key contact during estimating phases.
• Maintain records of estimates and cost databases.
• Prepare accurate project estimates.
• Collaborate with sales and project management teams.
• Travel across the UK as required.

Skills

Electrical Engineering qualification

Estimating experience

Technical drawing interpretation

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds or HNC

Job description

Job Overview

Equans Digital is looking for a BMS Estimator. The successful candidate will be trained to provide estimates and support the preparation of bids for projects that upgrade or enhance Building Management System infrastructure. The role covers commercial, retail, healthcare, education and government sectors.

Equans Digital delivers projects from £10k to £1.5m, using a mix of in‑house delivery and specialist supply chain partners. With an aggressive growth strategy over the next 3–5 years, this role will help define, shape and grow the estimating team to support sustainable expansion.

Key activities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for BMS projects, including labour, materials, subcontractors and equipment.
• Develop and submit competitive and compliant tender packages in response to RFPs and ITTs.
• Review and interpret project drawings and technical documentation to produce comprehensive estimates.
• Obtain and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to inform estimating accuracy and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Identify potential risks and cost drivers and propose mitigation strategies to ensure commercial viability.
• Serve as a key contact for internal teams and clients during the estimating phase, providing clarification and supporting sales and project initiation activities.
• Maintain thorough records of estimates, assumptions and cost databases to support consistent and transparent practices.
• Prepare and submit accurate project estimates that support successful bid outcomes and profitability.
• Collaborate with sales, project management and technical teams to ensure commercial and technical alignment.
• Travel across the UK to client or project locations as required.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds or HNC Electrical Engineering or related qualification.
• Previous estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

What Can We Offer You

• 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays).
• Company share scheme.
• AXA private GP appointments.
• Life cover equivalent to 1× annual salary.
• 5 % pension.
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to employee networks such as Women in Equans, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, Young Professionals and Disability Network.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and mental well‑being app.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As part of a positive action drive to address under‑representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate transferable skills to deliver the role.