Construction Estimator

EMCOR UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR UK is seeking a Construction Estimator to join their team in London, focusing on Mission Critical Solutions. The role involves conducting building estimates and developing proposals while collaborating closely with clients. Ideal candidates will have strong estimating backgrounds and relevant education. The position offers flexible working and benefits such as private healthcare and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare after 6 months

Company Pension

Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Bike To Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/HND standard (or equivalent).
• Experience in Data Centre projects preferred.
• Relevant estimating experience within a main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate building estimates for MCS projects.
• Manage proposal submissions and project delivery options.
• Propose innovative solutions to meet client requirements.

Skills

Time Management

Estimating

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

EXCEL

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Location: South of the UK, with travel to customer sites, and our Eastleigh office

Working hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Pension, Private Healthcare, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role overview:

As a Construction Estimator, you will form part of the estimating and sales teams, contributing to targets and company objectives both renewals and new opportunities within Mission Critical Solutions.

What you'll do:

1. Conduct accurate building estimates for a range of projects within the MCS portfolio
2. Propose innovative solutions to deliver client requirements
3. Use your industry knowledge to keep abreast of competitors methodologies
4. Provide information and prepare and compilation of proposal submissions including solution and option appraisal of new methods of Project delivery to identify valid and viable commercial delivery options
5. Proactive approach to the continuous improvement in communications, management procedures and systems to maximise profitability and improve operational efficiencies
6. Management of the implementation of ‘best practice’
7. Management of the implementation of common practice across the division to ensure meaningful commercial and operational datum’s are established
8. Obtaining specialist subcontractor costs
9. Read and understand the client requests / documentation
10. Attend site visits as required across the UK as part of the bid process
11. Assist in the production of correspondence and documentation
12. Update Pipeline Reporting System and to contribute, to the generation of BD Management information reports
13. Progressing submitted tenders
14. Assist in formulation of tender returns
15. Establishing agreed benchmarks for performance
16. Measurement of performance versus contracted requirements
17. Identification of a broad range of cost saving initiatives in line with contractual obligations
18. Interactions with client organisations as required, providing meaningful reports and proactive data and information.

Person Specification

Who you'll be:

1. Educated to HNC/HND standard (or equivalent)
2. Ideally have experience in Data Centre projects
3. Excellent time management
4. Relevant experience of estimating within a main contractor
5. Proficient IT Skills to include, Word, PowerPoint and EXCEL
6. Must have driving licence to travel to sites

This role can be based anywhere in the south of the UK, with regular travel to customer sites, and our Eastleigh office.

Benefits:

• 25 days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days
• Company pension
• Private Healthcare after 6 months service
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies, Real Living Wage Employer
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities - including opportunities for progression
• Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits include dental, optical, physiotherapy, and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme - Guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal, and Financial queries
• Occupational Health - Supporting health and wellbeing at work

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.