Heating & HVAC Estimator

Smart Search Technical Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Sick pay

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Ongoing training and career developing

Office-based role in Peterborough

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Smart Search Technical Ltd in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare quotations for planned and reactive maintenance projects. You will review drawings, liaise with clients and suppliers, and ensure quotes align with contract terms and regulations.

The role requires OFTEC or gas system knowledge, strong estimating skills, and solid experience with M&E equipment. You will support the wider sales process and manage multiple quotations to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• OFTEC qualification or strong OFTEC knowledge is essential.
• Gas qualification or strong gas systems knowledge is essential.
• Estimating experience in commercial or industrial building services.
• Strong knowledge of oil-fired heating, gas, air conditioning/refrigeration and M&E equipment.
• Experience with SFG20 and CAFM systems is desirable.
• Strong numerical, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and quotations for maintenance, including labour, materials and subcontractors.
• Review site information, drawings and specs; liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure quotations meet client requirements, contract terms and regulations.
• Manage outstanding quotations and CAFM records; support handover to project team.
• Identify additional works and support wider sales and estimating processes.

Skills

OFTEC knowledge

Gas knowledge

Estimating experience

M&E equipment knowledge

SFG20 knowledge

CAFM systems

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client liaison

Deadline management

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Plumbing & Heating

Tools

CAFM systems

SFG20

Job description

Location:

Peterborough

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

The Role

• Prepare estimates and quotations for planned and reactive maintenance, including labour, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Review site information, drawings and specifications, liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to confirm scope and pricing.
• Work with the operations and project teams to ensure quotations meet client requirements, contract terms and relevant regulations.
• Manage outstanding quotations, maintain accurate CAFM records and support the handover of successful works to the project team.
• Identify additional works and support the wider sales and estimating process.

About You

• OFTEC qualification or strong working knowledge of OFTEC-regulated systems – essential.
• Gas qualification or strong working knowledge of gas systems – essential.
• Previous estimating experience within commercial or industrial building services/maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of oil-fired heating, gas, air conditioning/refrigeration and associated M&E equipment.
• Experience with SFG20 and CAFM systems is desirable.
• Strong numerical, organisational and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident dealing with clients, subcontractors and suppliers while managing multiple quotations and deadlines.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing & Heating or equivalent is desirable.

Package

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company bonus scheme
• Sick pay
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Ongoing training and career development
• Office-based role in Peterborough
• Supportive working environment

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