Senior Estimator

Danny Sullivan Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danny Sullivan Group, a leading M&E building services contractor, is seeking a Senior Estimator for its London operation. The role centers on steering tenders from initial review through final submission, combining technical understanding with commercial judgment to deliver robust, competitive bids.

You will review tender data, develop detailed estimates, and analyse quotations while engaging with clients, consultants, and suppliers to mitigate risk and maximise value in a complex project

Qualifications

• Experienced M&E estimator with strong understanding of building services and commercial requirements in complex construction environments.
• Experience in data centres, mission-critical environments, or similar sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review tender information and develop detailed estimates.
• Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Assess risk and identify value-improvement opportunities.
• Maintain strong collaboration with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams throughout the tender process.

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Procurement

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Job description

A leading M&E building services contractor is strengthening its pre-construction team and is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its London operation.

This is a senior appointment within a business with an established reputation for delivering technically complex building services and a growing presence within the data centre and mission-critical market.

The successful individual will sit at the centre of the tendering process, bringing together technical understanding, commercial judgement and procurement knowledge to produce robust and competitive submissions.

You will be responsible for reviewing tender information, developing detailed estimates, obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations, assessing risk and identifying opportunities to improve value and competitiveness.

The position also carries a strong stakeholder element, requiring regular interaction with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams throughout the tender process. The ability to challenge information, understand technical requirements and make sound commercial decisions will be important.

What we're looking for

An experienced M&E Estimator with a strong understanding of building services and the commercial requirements associated with complex construction environments.

You are likely to have experience within an M&E contractor, specialist subcontractor or main contractor environment and will be comfortable managing tenders from initial review through to final submission.

Experience within data centres, mission-critical environments or other technically demanding sectors would be highly advantageous.

Location:

London

Employment:

Permanent

Diamond and the Danny Sullivan Group are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all.