BMS Estimator

Location: Tunbridge, Kent

Proactive are currently recruiting for a BMS Estimator to join a growing engineering business within the building controls sector.

As a BMS Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive quotations for building controls and automation projects. You will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to review project requirements, prepare costings, and ensure all submissions are complete, commercially viable, and delivered within required timescales.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed quotations based on drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
  • Calculate material, equipment, and labour costs for projects.
  • Review technical documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
  • Identify commercial risks, assumptions, and opportunities within enquiries.
  • Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing.
  • Support internal teams throughout the quotation and tender process.
  • Assist with project handover where required.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to improvements in estimating processes.

Skills:

  • Previous estimating experience within BMS, building controls, HVAC, M&E, or similar engineering environments.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
  • A proactive and methodical working style.

How to Apply

For more information about this role, or for an informal discussion regarding other opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on [email protected] or call 07570 420118.

Why Work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is a specialist recruitment agency supporting engineering, manufacturing, automation, and technical sectors across the UK.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Every application is reviewed fairly based on skills and experience.


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£35,000.00 - £45,000.00
Per annum
GBP35000 - GBP45000 per annum

Kent

Permanent

Added 02/07/2026
Reference: BMS Estimator_1782983646

BMS Estimator

Kent
Permanent

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