Graduate M&E Estimator (Building Services)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Training

Progression

Private Healthcare

Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is assisting a well-established building services company in Dartford to hire a Graduate M&E Estimator. The role offers structured training, mentoring from experienced managers and clear progression into senior estimating and management positions.

You will prepare cost estimates for M&E maintenance contracts and projects, review drawings and asset registers, obtain supplier quotations, and support tender submissions.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence required

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for M&E maintenance contracts and projects
• Review technical drawings, specifications and asset registers
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations
• Support tender submissions and liaise with engineers and suppliers
• Hybrid working – minimum 3 days in the Dartford office

Skills

Numerical skills

M&E systems understanding

Full UK driving licence

Education

Building Services/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Graduate M&E Estimator (Building Services)

40,000 - 45,000

• Hybrid Working
• Training
• Progression
• Private Healthcare
• Bonus
• 25 Days Holiday

Dartford

Are you a Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Graduate looking to kickstart your career in estimating with full training and support from experienced management?

Do you want to join a well-established building services company offering hybrid working, private healthcare and clear progression into senior estimating and management positions?

On offer is the opportunity to join an established company specialising in mechanical and electrical building services, maintenance and projects. You will receive structured estimating training, ongoing mentoring and the opportunity to develop your technical and commercial skills, with clear routes of progression into senior positions.

In this role, you will support the preparation of cost estimates for mechanical and electrical maintenance contracts and projects valued between 10k and 400k. You will review technical specifications, calculate labour and material costs, obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, and assist with tender submissions. You will work closely with experienced engineers and management, gradually taking ownership of your own projects as your knowledge develops.

This role would suit a Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Graduate or similar with strong numerical skills and an understanding of M&E systems, looking for a long-term career in estimating with structured training and progression.

The Role:

• Prepare cost estimates for M&E maintenance contracts and projects
• Review technical drawings, specifications and asset registers
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations
• Support tender submissions and liaise with engineers and suppliers
• Hybrid working - minimum 3 days in the Dartford office

The Person:

• Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Graduate or similar
• Understanding of HVAC, electrical or mechanical building systems
• Full UK driving licence

Reference: BBBH28133A

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.