Project Estimator

ISS Facility Services UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Facility Services UK is seeking an experienced Project Estimator to support a diverse portfolio of construction, refurbishment and facilities projects across a large UK-wide estate. The role involves pricing accuracy, value-based cost submissions and alignment with schedules of rates.

You will review quotations, analyse costs and work with project managers and contractors to ensure proposals are commercially viable and deliver value for money. Travel to sites is required as part of delivery.

Qualifications

• Practical estimating experience, with ability to review quotations and interrogate costs.
• Experience in estimating, project cost control, quantity surveying or commercial management in construction, building services or facilities management.
• Strong experience reviewing contractor quotations, costings and project estimates.
• Knowledge of Schedules of Rates and applying them to project pricing.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse contractor quotations and project cost estimates.
• Validate pricing against contractual requirements and relevant schedules of rates.
• Assess costs relating to labour, materials, plant, transport and equipment hire.
• Review pricing across HVAC, building fabric, fit-out, refurbishment and alteration projects.
• Identify opportunities to deliver efficiencies and reduce costs without compromising quality or compliance.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and take-offs to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Produce detailed cost breakdowns, pricing schedules and project cost summaries.
• Support bids, tenders and wider commercial submissions.
• Present estimates and pricing recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Undertake site visits to gather information, validate requirements and monitor project progress.
• Prepare and submit final quotations for works.
• Work collaboratively with project and commercial teams to ensure projects remain within budget and meet contractual obligations.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Contractor pricing

Project cost analysis

Job description

Travel: UK-wide site visits as required, plus team meetings in Birmingham

We are looking for an experienced Project Estimator to join a growing project delivery team, supporting a diverse portfolio of construction, refurbishment and facilities projects across a large UK-wide estate.

This is a varied, commercially focused position where you will be responsible for ensuring projects are accurately priced, commercially viable and deliver value for money. You will review contractor quotations and cost submissions, challenge pricing where appropriate and ensure proposed costs align with contractual requirements and agreed schedules of rates.

Projects will vary in scope and include HVAC and building services, asset replacements, building fabric, fit-outs, refurbishments, decorations and general building works.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, contractors and other key stakeholders, combining desk-based estimating and cost analysis with occasional site visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse contractor quotations and project cost estimates.
• Validate pricing against contractual requirements and relevant schedules of rates.
• Assess costs relating to labour, materials, plant, transport and equipment hire.
• Review pricing across HVAC, building fabric, fit-out, refurbishment and alteration projects.
• Identify opportunities to deliver efficiencies and reduce costs without compromising quality or compliance.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and take-offs to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Produce detailed cost breakdowns, pricing schedules and project cost summaries.
• Support bids, tenders and wider commercial submissions.
• Present estimates and pricing recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Undertake site visits to gather information, validate requirements and monitor project progress.
• Prepare and submit final quotations for works.
• Work collaboratively with project and commercial teams to ensure projects remain within budget and meet contractual obligations.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with practical estimating experience who is comfortable reviewing quotations, interrogating costs and challenging pricing where necessary.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience within estimating, project cost control, quantity surveying or commercial management in a construction, building services or facilities management environment.
• Strong experience reviewing contractor quotations, costings and project estimates.
• Knowledge of Schedules of Rates, ideally including experience applying them to project pricing.
• A good understanding of construction processes, ideally covering areas such as HVAC, building fabric, fit-out and refurbishment works.
• Experience working with significant project budgets and multiple concurrent projects.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and other project documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to question and challenge costs.
• Excellent analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant construction health and safety requirements.
• A full UK driving licence due to the travel requirements of the role.

Experience gained within Facilities Management, Construction, Building Services, Government Estates, Defence or similarly complex estates would be particularly relevant.

The Company

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors - from healthcare to finance - to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team - we’ll be happy to support you.

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