Senior BMS Estimator: Shape Next-Gen Smart Buildings

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Technologies is seeking a Senior BMS Estimator to shape the future of intelligent, high-performance buildings in the UK. You will join our specialist MEP and digital systems business within Laing O'Rourke and contribute estimating insight across bids for science, healthcare, infrastructure and defence projects.

You will prepare cost estimates for Building Management Systems, review specs and drawings, evaluate quotes, support risk and value engineering, and hand over clear estimating

Qualifications

• Experience estimating BMS systems within construction or building services.
• Strong technical understanding of BMS infrastructure, control philosophies, and system architecture.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, independently and as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• BPSS or SC clearance eligible.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for Building Management Systems—from control panels to field devices and integration
• Reviewing specifications, drawings, and documents to define BMS scope and compliance
• Evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotes and contributing to commercial decisions
• Supporting bid teams with risk, value engineering, and margin input
• Collaborating with internal teams across engineering, planning, procurement, and design
• Leading or supporting tender efforts across a wide portfolio of complex projects
• Handing over clear, concise estimating documentation to the delivery team

Skills

BMS estimation

BMS infrastructure

Deadline driven

Communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Pricing and bids

Tools

Estimating tools

Job description

Crown House Technologies is seeking a Senior BMS Estimator to shape the future of intelligent, high-performance buildings in the UK. You will join our specialist MEP and digital systems business within Laing O'Rourke and contribute estimating insight across bids for science, healthcare, infrastructure and defence projects.

You will prepare cost estimates for Building Management Systems, review specs and drawings, evaluate quotes, support risk and value engineering, and hand over clear estimating