Senior BMS Estimator

Are you a BMS Estimator looking to shape the future of intelligent, high-performance buildings?

Do you want to work at the heart of the UK's most complex and technically advanced construction projects?

Join Crown House Technologies Enterprise Solutons, Laing O'Rourke's specialist MEP and digital systems business as we help deliver next generation building services for landmark projects across science, healthcare, infrastructure, and defence sectors.

We are seeking a BMS Estimator to join our team, supporting bids and tenders with strategic estimating insight, technical knowledge, and innovative thinking. You'll be a key part of the team influencing smart building design from the ground up.

What is the role?

• 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
  
  

What do we look for?

• Experience estimating BMS systems within the construction or building services sector
• 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
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with BMS controls (e.g. Schneider, Siemens, Tridium, etc.)
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. BS EN 15232, CIBSE Guide H)
• Background in design, commissioning, or engineering
• Knowledge of procurement, cost planning and estimating tools
• Experience in healthcare, science, or secure government environments
  
  

About Us

CHT is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email [email protected]