M&E Quantity Surveyor - London (Hybrid) Reference: I'm working with a well-established construction consultancy that is continuing to grow its M&E cost management capability in London. This is a senior M&E Quantity Surveyor role focused on advising corporate occupiers, commercial clients, and developers on large-scale commercial and residential construction projects. You'll be responsible for the mechanical and electrical aspects of schemes from early cost advice through to final account. Hybrid working is firmly embedded. You'll have the flexibility to balance office time, home working, and project delivery without unnecessary presenteeism. The Opportunity This is a visible, senior position with real influence. You'll sit at the centre of major project teams, providing specialist M&E commercial advice on high-value commercial and residential developments. The client base is strong and repeat-led, including corporate organisations, investors, and developers who value technically robust advice, clear reporting, and proactive cost control. The Role You'll take ownership of M&E cost management services across multiple projects, including: • Leading M&E cost planning, estimating, and procurement • Delivering pre- and post-contract M&E commercial services • Managing valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts • Advising on M&E cost risk, value engineering, and procurement strategy • Supporting large commercial and residential construction projects from feasibility through delivery • Working closely with project managers and cost managers across wider teams • Building long-term relationships with corporate clients and developers • Mentoring and supporting junior M&E commercial staff The Projects The workload is weighted towards complex commercial and residential schemes with significant M&E packages. You'll be involved in projects where services design, coordination, and cost certainty are critical to successful delivery. About You This role suits an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor who enjoys responsibility and autonomy. You'll likely have: • Strong experience delivering M&E cost management within a consultancy environment • Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems • Experience working on large commercial and/or residential construction projects • Confidence dealing directly with corporate clients and developers • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively • A collaborative, professional approach to delivery Chartership is advantageous but not essential if your experience is strong. Why Consider This Role • Hybrid working as standard • Excellent corporate and developer client base • High-value commercial and residential projects • Senior-level responsibility with genuine influence • Clear scope to progress as the M&E service continues to grow Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is and you can find all my details on LinkedIn.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
M&E Quantity Surveyor - London (Hybrid) Reference: I'm working with a well-established construction consultancy that is continuing to grow its M&E cost management capability in London. This is a senior M&E Quantity Surveyor role focused on advising corporate occupiers, commercial clients, and developers on large-scale commercial and residential construction projects. You'll be responsible for the mechanical and electrical aspects of schemes from early cost advice through to final account. Hybrid working is firmly embedded. You'll have the flexibility to balance office time, home working, and project delivery without unnecessary presenteeism. The Opportunity This is a visible, senior position with real influence. You'll sit at the centre of major project teams, providing specialist M&E commercial advice on high-value commercial and residential developments. The client base is strong and repeat-led, including corporate organisations, investors, and developers who value technically robust advice, clear reporting, and proactive cost control. The Role You'll take ownership of M&E cost management services across multiple projects, including: • Leading M&E cost planning, estimating, and procurement • Delivering pre- and post-contract M&E commercial services • Managing valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts • Advising on M&E cost risk, value engineering, and procurement strategy • Supporting large commercial and residential construction projects from feasibility through delivery • Working closely with project managers and cost managers across wider teams • Building long-term relationships with corporate clients and developers • Mentoring and supporting junior M&E commercial staff The Projects The workload is weighted towards complex commercial and residential schemes with significant M&E packages. You'll be involved in projects where services design, coordination, and cost certainty are critical to successful delivery. About You This role suits an experienced M&E Quantity Surveyor who enjoys responsibility and autonomy. You'll likely have: • Strong experience delivering M&E cost management within a consultancy environment • Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems • Experience working on large commercial and/or residential construction projects • Confidence dealing directly with corporate clients and developers • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively • A collaborative, professional approach to delivery Chartership is advantageous but not essential if your experience is strong. Why Consider This Role • Hybrid working as standard • Excellent corporate and developer client base • High-value commercial and residential projects • Senior-level responsibility with genuine influence • Clear scope to progress as the M&E service continues to grow Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is and you can find all my details on LinkedIn.
Mechanical Estimator Role Overview As the Mechanical Estimator you are responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and commercially robust mechanical tender packages for building services, design-and-build, and installation projects across the South West The company A successful and respectable MEP contractor operating across the South West. Huge pipeline of secured work whilst sitting on a number of framework contracts, giving longevity of work for the foreseeable. A large privately owned firm who support staff to success with training and progression opportunities! Key Responsibilities Tender Preparation & Pricing: Review client enquiries, architectural/MEP drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to formulate prime cost estimates. Take-offs & Build-ups: Complete detailed material and labour take-offs for mechanical services (including HVAC, low-temperature hot water heating, chilled water, domestic water, and public health systems). Supply Chain Engagement: Issue enquiries to equipment suppliers and mechanical subcontractors, analysing quotations for technical compliance and commercial value. Value Engineering: Identify alternative design proposals, material savings, and efficiency options to improve competitiveness while protecting project margins. Risk & Contract Review: Assess project risks, review commercial terms (such as NEC or JCT contract forms), and contribute to tender risk registers. Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise internally with design managers, project engineers, and operations teams, and attend client or tender settlement meetings. Handover Support: Manage the smooth commercial and technical handover of successful bids to the operational and delivery teams. Requirements & Qualifications Experience: Proven track record working as a Mechanical Estimator or in a similar mechanical pre-construction role within the M&E building services sector. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, ductwork, pipework, plant installations, and relevant building regulations. Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and dedicated M&E estimating or digital take-off software. Commercial Awareness: Strong numerical, analytical, and negotiation skills with great attention to detail. I am also eager to hear from assistant estimators, or candidates with transferable commercial skills. The client is able to provide, training and support to such individuals. What's on offer A competitive salary, car allowance, pension, holiday plus more. Training, support, and progression!
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Estimator Role Overview As the Mechanical Estimator you are responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and commercially robust mechanical tender packages for building services, design-and-build, and installation projects across the South West The company A successful and respectable MEP contractor operating across the South West. Huge pipeline of secured work whilst sitting on a number of framework contracts, giving longevity of work for the foreseeable. A large privately owned firm who support staff to success with training and progression opportunities! Key Responsibilities Tender Preparation & Pricing: Review client enquiries, architectural/MEP drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to formulate prime cost estimates. Take-offs & Build-ups: Complete detailed material and labour take-offs for mechanical services (including HVAC, low-temperature hot water heating, chilled water, domestic water, and public health systems). Supply Chain Engagement: Issue enquiries to equipment suppliers and mechanical subcontractors, analysing quotations for technical compliance and commercial value. Value Engineering: Identify alternative design proposals, material savings, and efficiency options to improve competitiveness while protecting project margins. Risk & Contract Review: Assess project risks, review commercial terms (such as NEC or JCT contract forms), and contribute to tender risk registers. Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise internally with design managers, project engineers, and operations teams, and attend client or tender settlement meetings. Handover Support: Manage the smooth commercial and technical handover of successful bids to the operational and delivery teams. Requirements & Qualifications Experience: Proven track record working as a Mechanical Estimator or in a similar mechanical pre-construction role within the M&E building services sector. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, ductwork, pipework, plant installations, and relevant building regulations. Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and dedicated M&E estimating or digital take-off software. Commercial Awareness: Strong numerical, analytical, and negotiation skills with great attention to detail. I am also eager to hear from assistant estimators, or candidates with transferable commercial skills. The client is able to provide, training and support to such individuals. What's on offer A competitive salary, car allowance, pension, holiday plus more. Training, support, and progression!
Forward Deployed Engineer, Manager -London Hands-on with AI agents and AI-powered workflows (MCP, Agent APIs, LLMs/RAG) - building and deploying AI integrations for customers. About the Role Lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to design, build, and deliver complex, production-ready Notion integrations, agents, automations, and data migrations for enterprise customers across EMEA. Combine people leadership, hands-on technical judgment, and customer-facing delivery to ensure successful implementation and long-term adoption. Job Description Role As the Manager of Forward Deployed Engineering (Services) based in London, you will lead a team responsible for hands-on technical delivery of complex enterprise customer engagements. You will coach engineers through discovery, architecture, implementation, and launch while remaining close to the work to guide technical decisions, unblock delivery, and build trust with senior customer stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a team of Forward Deployed Engineers delivering enterprise customer engagements across EMEA. Own the technical quality and outcomes of engagements from discovery and requirements gathering through solution design, implementation, launch, and handover. Act as a trusted technical and delivery advisor to customer engineering, IT, security, and business leaders. Guide design, build, and operation of custom agents, integrations, automations, and data pipelines connecting Notion with customers' systems. Oversee large-scale content and data migrations, including discovery, scoping, data modeling, transformation, validation, cutover, and post-migration optimization. Review technical designs, identify delivery risks, and provide senior technical leadership when engagements require escalation. Partner with Sales and Services on qualification, feasibility, scoping, effort estimation, staffing, and delivery planning for strategic opportunities. Define and scale the operating model for Forward Deployed Engineering: hiring, onboarding, delivery methodologies, quality reviews, documentation, and reusable technical assets. Requirements 8+ years in forward deployed engineering, solutions/professional services, customer engineering, software engineering, or similar hands-on technical roles. 2+ years managing, coaching, or leading engineers in customer-facing technical delivery. Proven experience hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing technical teams. Hands-on experience with APIs, integrations, authentication, data transformation, and production systems. Experience leading technical discovery, assessing feasibility, identifying risks, scoping work, and estimating effort from ambiguous requirements. Strong architectural judgment and debugging skills across code, APIs, permissions, integrations, data quality, automation logic, and system limits. Demonstrated success managing multiple complex customer engagements while maintaining quality, team health, and stakeholder communication. Strong written and verbal communication and ability to influence technical and executive audiences. Customer- and outcomes-oriented decision-making, balancing standardization and customization. Nice to Haves Experience building or scaling Forward Deployed Engineering or professional services functions in startups or high-growth companies. Experience deploying AI agents and designing AI-powered workflows (MCP, Agent APIs, LLM applications, prompt engineering, retrieval/RAG, workflow orchestration). Experience with ETL/ELT workflows, schema mapping, validation scripts, and large-scale migration tooling. Experience partnering with product and engineering teams to influence roadmaps or architecture based on customer implementation needs. Experience supporting pre-sales and early engagement phases: discovery, scoping, feasibility analysis, prototypes, and custom scripts. Experience establishing delivery standards, quality review processes, discovery methodologies, or internal engineering tooling. Location & Onsite Requirement Role is based in London and labeled with an onsite indicator (). Skills People leadership Team coaching Technical leadership Customer-facing delivery Architecture Systems debugging Stakeholder management Project delivery and planning Scoping and effort estimation Risk identification and mitigation Hiring and talent development Cross-functional collaboration Communication Data migration planning
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Forward Deployed Engineer, Manager -London Hands-on with AI agents and AI-powered workflows (MCP, Agent APIs, LLMs/RAG) - building and deploying AI integrations for customers. About the Role Lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to design, build, and deliver complex, production-ready Notion integrations, agents, automations, and data migrations for enterprise customers across EMEA. Combine people leadership, hands-on technical judgment, and customer-facing delivery to ensure successful implementation and long-term adoption. Job Description Role As the Manager of Forward Deployed Engineering (Services) based in London, you will lead a team responsible for hands-on technical delivery of complex enterprise customer engagements. You will coach engineers through discovery, architecture, implementation, and launch while remaining close to the work to guide technical decisions, unblock delivery, and build trust with senior customer stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a team of Forward Deployed Engineers delivering enterprise customer engagements across EMEA. Own the technical quality and outcomes of engagements from discovery and requirements gathering through solution design, implementation, launch, and handover. Act as a trusted technical and delivery advisor to customer engineering, IT, security, and business leaders. Guide design, build, and operation of custom agents, integrations, automations, and data pipelines connecting Notion with customers' systems. Oversee large-scale content and data migrations, including discovery, scoping, data modeling, transformation, validation, cutover, and post-migration optimization. Review technical designs, identify delivery risks, and provide senior technical leadership when engagements require escalation. Partner with Sales and Services on qualification, feasibility, scoping, effort estimation, staffing, and delivery planning for strategic opportunities. Define and scale the operating model for Forward Deployed Engineering: hiring, onboarding, delivery methodologies, quality reviews, documentation, and reusable technical assets. Requirements 8+ years in forward deployed engineering, solutions/professional services, customer engineering, software engineering, or similar hands-on technical roles. 2+ years managing, coaching, or leading engineers in customer-facing technical delivery. Proven experience hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing technical teams. Hands-on experience with APIs, integrations, authentication, data transformation, and production systems. Experience leading technical discovery, assessing feasibility, identifying risks, scoping work, and estimating effort from ambiguous requirements. Strong architectural judgment and debugging skills across code, APIs, permissions, integrations, data quality, automation logic, and system limits. Demonstrated success managing multiple complex customer engagements while maintaining quality, team health, and stakeholder communication. Strong written and verbal communication and ability to influence technical and executive audiences. Customer- and outcomes-oriented decision-making, balancing standardization and customization. Nice to Haves Experience building or scaling Forward Deployed Engineering or professional services functions in startups or high-growth companies. Experience deploying AI agents and designing AI-powered workflows (MCP, Agent APIs, LLM applications, prompt engineering, retrieval/RAG, workflow orchestration). Experience with ETL/ELT workflows, schema mapping, validation scripts, and large-scale migration tooling. Experience partnering with product and engineering teams to influence roadmaps or architecture based on customer implementation needs. Experience supporting pre-sales and early engagement phases: discovery, scoping, feasibility analysis, prototypes, and custom scripts. Experience establishing delivery standards, quality review processes, discovery methodologies, or internal engineering tooling. Location & Onsite Requirement Role is based in London and labeled with an onsite indicator (). Skills People leadership Team coaching Technical leadership Customer-facing delivery Architecture Systems debugging Stakeholder management Project delivery and planning Scoping and effort estimation Risk identification and mitigation Hiring and talent development Cross-functional collaboration Communication Data migration planning
# Forward Deployed Engineer, Manager -LondonOn-siteLondon, United KingdomAll jobsOn-site jobs SkillsJavaJavaScriptNode.jsSQLPythonAPIsIntegrationsData TransformationProduction SystemsTechnical DiscoveryArchitectural JudgmentDebugging DescriptionWHO WE ARENotion is the collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together We're building one place where your knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools live side by side, so work is faster, clearer, and less fragmented. Millions of individuals, small teams, and large companies run their work on Notion.Notinos (our employees) are customer zero in bringing this future of work to life. We care about craft, building things that last, and the belief that great work is still fundamentally human. Our goal isn't to ship the next feature. Each and every team of Notinos is working to set the standard for how humans work together in the AI era. From building a business's system of record to making and managing AI agents to automating away the busy work, we care deeply about giving our customers more time for their life's work.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Manager of Forward Deployed Engineering on Notion's Services team, you will lead a team responsible for the hands-on technical delivery of our most complex customer engagements. Your team will design, build, and deploy production-ready solutions that help enterprise customers integrate Notion as the operating layer for their business.You will combine people leadership, technical judgment, and customer-facing delivery. You will coach Forward Deployed Engineers through discovery, architecture, implementation, and launch while remaining close enough to the work to guide difficult technical decisions, unblock delivery, and build trust with senior customer stakeholders.The team's work includes custom code, production-grade agents and AI workflows using MCP, Agent APIs, and Notion's automation and execution infrastructure, as well as integrations, data pipelines, enterprise migrations, and complex challenges involving scale, permissions, and governance.You will help establish how Services delivers complex technical implementations across EMEA. This includes building a high-performing team, improving delivery standards and reusable technical assets, partnering with Sales, Product, CX, and Engineering, and turning lessons from customer deployments into product and platform improvements.WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Forward Deployed Engineers delivering complex enterprise customer engagements across EMEA.- Create a high-performance team environment with clear expectations, strong technical standards, effective feedback, and meaningful career development.- Own the quality and outcomes of engagements from technical discovery and requirements gathering through solution design, implementation, launch, and handover.- Act as a trusted technical and delivery advisor to customer engineering, IT, security, and business leaders, helping them make informed architectural decisions and deepen their use of Notion.- Guide the design, build, and operation of custom agents, integrations, automations, and data pipelines that connect Notion with customers' systems and workflows.- Oversee large-scale content and data migrations, including discovery, scoping, data modeling, transformation logic, validation, cutover, and post-migration optimization.- Review technical designs and implementation plans, identify delivery risks early, and step in directly when an engagement requires senior technical leadership.- Partner with Sales and Services leaders on qualification, feasibility, scoping, effort estimation, staffing, and delivery planning for strategic opportunities.- Balance customer priorities, team capacity, and technical complexity to make sound staffing and sequencing decisions.- Help define and scale the operating model for Forward Deployed Engineering, including hiring, onboarding, delivery methodologies, quality reviews, documentation, and engineering best practices.SKILLS YOU'LL NEED TO BRING- 8+ years of experience in forward deployed engineering, solutions engineering, professional services, customer engineering, software engineering, or a similar hands-on technical role.- 2+ years of experience managing, coaching, or leading engineers responsible for customer-facing technical delivery.- A strong track record of hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing technical teams.- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Node.js, SQL, or Python, with the technical depth to review production-quality code and guide implementation decisions.- Hands-on experience with APIs, integrations, authentication, data transformation, and production systems.- Experience leading technical discovery, assessing feasibility, identifying risks, scoping work, estimating effort, and translating ambiguous requirements into executable plans.- Strong architectural judgment and debugging skills, with the ability to isolate root causes across code, APIs, permissions, integrations, data quality, automation logic, system limits, and customer-specific environments.- Demonstrated success managing multiple complex customer engagements while maintaining quality, team health, and clear stakeholder communication.- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and business audiences from practitioners through executive stakeholders.- A customer- and outcomes-oriented approach, with sound judgment about when to standardize, when to customize, and how to manage tradeoffs.NICE TO HAVES- Experience building or scaling a Forward Deployed Engineering, professional services, or customer engineering function in a startup or high-growth environment.- Experience deploying AI agents in complex coding or business workflows.- Experience designing or implementing AI-powered workflows involving MCP, APIs, LLM applications, prompt engineering, retrieval or RAG systems, or workflow orchestration.- Experience with ETL or ELT workflows, schema mapping, validation scripts, and large-scale content or data migration tooling.- Experience partnering with product and engineering teams to influence roadmaps or architectural decisions based on customer implementation needs.- Experience supporting pre-sales and early engagement phases, including technical discovery, migration scoping, feasibility analysis, effort estimation, prototypes, and custom scripts.- Experience establishing technical delivery standards, quality review processes, discovery methodologies, or internal engineering tooling from the ground up.- A strong track record of successful enterprise implementations across multiple industries or regions.By clicking "Submit Application", I understand and agree that Notion and its affiliates and subsidiaries will collect and process my information in accordance with Notion's Global Recruiting Privacy Policy NOTE ON AIYou don't need deep AI expertise for every role, but we do expect every Notino to be intellectually curious, drawn to tinkering and discovery, and excited to use AI as a real collaborator in their work. For some roles, AI fluency is a core requirement - when that's the case, we'll say so explicitly in the qualifications. People who thrive here don't treat AI as a novelty. They use it to think better, and make their work easier for others to build on.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATIONSWe hire talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every bullet, we still encourage you to apply. Notion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. Consistent with applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Notion provides reasonable accommodations during the application process; if you need one, please let your recruiter know.Notion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Notion considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Notion is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
# Forward Deployed Engineer, Manager -LondonOn-siteLondon, United KingdomAll jobsOn-site jobs SkillsJavaJavaScriptNode.jsSQLPythonAPIsIntegrationsData TransformationProduction SystemsTechnical DiscoveryArchitectural JudgmentDebugging DescriptionWHO WE ARENotion is the collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together We're building one place where your knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools live side by side, so work is faster, clearer, and less fragmented. Millions of individuals, small teams, and large companies run their work on Notion.Notinos (our employees) are customer zero in bringing this future of work to life. We care about craft, building things that last, and the belief that great work is still fundamentally human. Our goal isn't to ship the next feature. Each and every team of Notinos is working to set the standard for how humans work together in the AI era. From building a business's system of record to making and managing AI agents to automating away the busy work, we care deeply about giving our customers more time for their life's work.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Manager of Forward Deployed Engineering on Notion's Services team, you will lead a team responsible for the hands-on technical delivery of our most complex customer engagements. Your team will design, build, and deploy production-ready solutions that help enterprise customers integrate Notion as the operating layer for their business.You will combine people leadership, technical judgment, and customer-facing delivery. You will coach Forward Deployed Engineers through discovery, architecture, implementation, and launch while remaining close enough to the work to guide difficult technical decisions, unblock delivery, and build trust with senior customer stakeholders.The team's work includes custom code, production-grade agents and AI workflows using MCP, Agent APIs, and Notion's automation and execution infrastructure, as well as integrations, data pipelines, enterprise migrations, and complex challenges involving scale, permissions, and governance.You will help establish how Services delivers complex technical implementations across EMEA. This includes building a high-performing team, improving delivery standards and reusable technical assets, partnering with Sales, Product, CX, and Engineering, and turning lessons from customer deployments into product and platform improvements.WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Forward Deployed Engineers delivering complex enterprise customer engagements across EMEA.- Create a high-performance team environment with clear expectations, strong technical standards, effective feedback, and meaningful career development.- Own the quality and outcomes of engagements from technical discovery and requirements gathering through solution design, implementation, launch, and handover.- Act as a trusted technical and delivery advisor to customer engineering, IT, security, and business leaders, helping them make informed architectural decisions and deepen their use of Notion.- Guide the design, build, and operation of custom agents, integrations, automations, and data pipelines that connect Notion with customers' systems and workflows.- Oversee large-scale content and data migrations, including discovery, scoping, data modeling, transformation logic, validation, cutover, and post-migration optimization.- Review technical designs and implementation plans, identify delivery risks early, and step in directly when an engagement requires senior technical leadership.- Partner with Sales and Services leaders on qualification, feasibility, scoping, effort estimation, staffing, and delivery planning for strategic opportunities.- Balance customer priorities, team capacity, and technical complexity to make sound staffing and sequencing decisions.- Help define and scale the operating model for Forward Deployed Engineering, including hiring, onboarding, delivery methodologies, quality reviews, documentation, and engineering best practices.SKILLS YOU'LL NEED TO BRING- 8+ years of experience in forward deployed engineering, solutions engineering, professional services, customer engineering, software engineering, or a similar hands-on technical role.- 2+ years of experience managing, coaching, or leading engineers responsible for customer-facing technical delivery.- A strong track record of hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing technical teams.- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Node.js, SQL, or Python, with the technical depth to review production-quality code and guide implementation decisions.- Hands-on experience with APIs, integrations, authentication, data transformation, and production systems.- Experience leading technical discovery, assessing feasibility, identifying risks, scoping work, estimating effort, and translating ambiguous requirements into executable plans.- Strong architectural judgment and debugging skills, with the ability to isolate root causes across code, APIs, permissions, integrations, data quality, automation logic, system limits, and customer-specific environments.- Demonstrated success managing multiple complex customer engagements while maintaining quality, team health, and clear stakeholder communication.- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and business audiences from practitioners through executive stakeholders.- A customer- and outcomes-oriented approach, with sound judgment about when to standardize, when to customize, and how to manage tradeoffs.NICE TO HAVES- Experience building or scaling a Forward Deployed Engineering, professional services, or customer engineering function in a startup or high-growth environment.- Experience deploying AI agents in complex coding or business workflows.- Experience designing or implementing AI-powered workflows involving MCP, APIs, LLM applications, prompt engineering, retrieval or RAG systems, or workflow orchestration.- Experience with ETL or ELT workflows, schema mapping, validation scripts, and large-scale content or data migration tooling.- Experience partnering with product and engineering teams to influence roadmaps or architectural decisions based on customer implementation needs.- Experience supporting pre-sales and early engagement phases, including technical discovery, migration scoping, feasibility analysis, effort estimation, prototypes, and custom scripts.- Experience establishing technical delivery standards, quality review processes, discovery methodologies, or internal engineering tooling from the ground up.- A strong track record of successful enterprise implementations across multiple industries or regions.By clicking "Submit Application", I understand and agree that Notion and its affiliates and subsidiaries will collect and process my information in accordance with Notion's Global Recruiting Privacy Policy NOTE ON AIYou don't need deep AI expertise for every role, but we do expect every Notino to be intellectually curious, drawn to tinkering and discovery, and excited to use AI as a real collaborator in their work. For some roles, AI fluency is a core requirement - when that's the case, we'll say so explicitly in the qualifications. People who thrive here don't treat AI as a novelty. They use it to think better, and make their work easier for others to build on.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATIONSWe hire talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every bullet, we still encourage you to apply. Notion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. Consistent with applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Notion provides reasonable accommodations during the application process; if you need one, please let your recruiter know.Notion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Notion considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Notion is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Manchester, Lancashire
Mechanical Estimator (Building Services) £50,000 - £70,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Development + Progression + Early finish on a Friday Manchester - Hybrid Are you a Mechanical Estimator from a Building Services background looking to become the go-to specialist within a growing company, working on exciting multi-million-pound projects while receiving ongoing training and development, with a clear progression path into management? This building services company has seen continued success and rapid growth since its establishment in 1963. Specialising in complex MEP engineering projects across the Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Heritage, Hospitality and Residential sectors, the business employs over 400 direct staff and subcontractors across offices in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Having built a strong reputation delivering high-profile projects throughout the UK and Ireland, they are now continuing their expansion across the UK. In this role, you will prepare mechanical estimates and manage tenders from enquiry through to handover on MEP projects worth up to £40 million. You will produce detailed take-offs from drawings and specifications, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks, and work closely with clients and internal teams to secure major projects across a range of sectors. This role would suit a Mechanical Estimator from a Building Services background looking to work on multimillion-pound projects while progressing into a Manager, with ongoing training, career development and the opportunity to help drive the company's continued expansion across the UK. The Role: Prepare mechanical estimates and manage tenders from enquiry to handover Produce detailed take-offs from drawings, specifications and cost plans Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations Identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks The Person: Estimator with a Building Services / MEP Experience producing mechanical estimates and tender submissions Used Trimble or similar software Commutable to Manchester Reference BBBH27626 Mechanical, Estimator, Building, Services, MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Tendering, Estimating, Costing, Value, Engineering, Commercial, Trimble, Amtech, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, Liverpool If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Estimator (Building Services) £50,000 - £70,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Development + Progression + Early finish on a Friday Manchester - Hybrid Are you a Mechanical Estimator from a Building Services background looking to become the go-to specialist within a growing company, working on exciting multi-million-pound projects while receiving ongoing training and development, with a clear progression path into management? This building services company has seen continued success and rapid growth since its establishment in 1963. Specialising in complex MEP engineering projects across the Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Heritage, Hospitality and Residential sectors, the business employs over 400 direct staff and subcontractors across offices in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Having built a strong reputation delivering high-profile projects throughout the UK and Ireland, they are now continuing their expansion across the UK. In this role, you will prepare mechanical estimates and manage tenders from enquiry through to handover on MEP projects worth up to £40 million. You will produce detailed take-offs from drawings and specifications, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks, and work closely with clients and internal teams to secure major projects across a range of sectors. This role would suit a Mechanical Estimator from a Building Services background looking to work on multimillion-pound projects while progressing into a Manager, with ongoing training, career development and the opportunity to help drive the company's continued expansion across the UK. The Role: Prepare mechanical estimates and manage tenders from enquiry to handover Produce detailed take-offs from drawings, specifications and cost plans Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations Identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks The Person: Estimator with a Building Services / MEP Experience producing mechanical estimates and tender submissions Used Trimble or similar software Commutable to Manchester Reference BBBH27626 Mechanical, Estimator, Building, Services, MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Tendering, Estimating, Costing, Value, Engineering, Commercial, Trimble, Amtech, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, Liverpool If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Manchester, Lancashire
Electrical Pre-Construction Manager (Building Services) £65,000 - £85,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Development + Progression + Early finish on a Friday Remote for first 6 months then - Hybrid (2 / 3 days a week) Are you an Electrical Pre-Construction Manager from an Building Services background looking to take ownership of the pre-construction process within a leading engineering business, where you will have the autonomy to drive projects from concept through to delivery, influence major design decisions and play a key role in the company's continued growth? This established building services company has seen continued success and rapid growth since its establishment in 1963. Specialising in complex electrical and MEP engineering projects across the Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Heritage, Hospitality and Residential sectors, the business employs over 400 direct staff and subcontractors across offices in Northern Ireland and Ireland. In this role, you will lead the pre-construction process for electrical building services projects, coordinating designs, tenders and technical information from concept through to handover. You will work with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to develop cost-effective solutions, identify risks and value engineering opportunities, and support the delivery of major projects up to £40 million. This role would suit an Electrical Pre-Construction Manager from an Building Services background looking for autonomy, career progression and the opportunity to take ownership of major projects while playing a key role in the company's continued growth. The Role: Lead pre-construction for electrical building services projects Coordinate electrical designs with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams Review drawings and specifications, identifying risks and value engineering opportunities Manage tenders and ensure accurate technical and commercial information Liaise with clients, suppliers and project teams to support project delivery Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday finish at 3:30pm The Person: Electrical Pre-Construction Manager from building services Commutable to Manchester Reference: BBBH27624 Pre-Construction, Manager, Electrical, Building Services, MEP, Estimating, Design, Drawings, Specifications, Value Engineering, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, Salford, Liverpool If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Electrical Pre-Construction Manager (Building Services) £65,000 - £85,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Development + Progression + Early finish on a Friday Remote for first 6 months then - Hybrid (2 / 3 days a week) Are you an Electrical Pre-Construction Manager from an Building Services background looking to take ownership of the pre-construction process within a leading engineering business, where you will have the autonomy to drive projects from concept through to delivery, influence major design decisions and play a key role in the company's continued growth? This established building services company has seen continued success and rapid growth since its establishment in 1963. Specialising in complex electrical and MEP engineering projects across the Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Heritage, Hospitality and Residential sectors, the business employs over 400 direct staff and subcontractors across offices in Northern Ireland and Ireland. In this role, you will lead the pre-construction process for electrical building services projects, coordinating designs, tenders and technical information from concept through to handover. You will work with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to develop cost-effective solutions, identify risks and value engineering opportunities, and support the delivery of major projects up to £40 million. This role would suit an Electrical Pre-Construction Manager from an Building Services background looking for autonomy, career progression and the opportunity to take ownership of major projects while playing a key role in the company's continued growth. The Role: Lead pre-construction for electrical building services projects Coordinate electrical designs with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams Review drawings and specifications, identifying risks and value engineering opportunities Manage tenders and ensure accurate technical and commercial information Liaise with clients, suppliers and project teams to support project delivery Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday finish at 3:30pm The Person: Electrical Pre-Construction Manager from building services Commutable to Manchester Reference: BBBH27624 Pre-Construction, Manager, Electrical, Building Services, MEP, Estimating, Design, Drawings, Specifications, Value Engineering, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, Salford, Liverpool If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Role Purpose A Senior Programme Manager to lead a critical and complex ISTAR Programme with the Ministry of Defence over a multi-year contract, reporting directly to the MD Digital Intelligence. The role would be a mentor among other Senior Programme Managers and add significant value from extensive experience in relevant domains. Fully responsible and accountable to understand and deliver the project/programme vision, objectives and benefits. Lead and motivate Project Managers within the programme to ensure they are embedding health and safety and providing safe practices of work. Ensuring teams are collaborating effectively and working towards the same goal to deliver the outputs and/or outcomes delivering on time, within scope and budget, also adhering to all security requirements. Accountable for overall project/programme performance throughout the lifecycle, including baseline management and delivering within budget ensuring the relevant governance and assurance is undertaken (in line with the BMS and PLF) to deliver successfully to our customers. Key Accountabilities Integrated Planning - Shaping and structuring the project/programme to accomplish the vision by ensuring the related projects are equipped with the appropriate Project Management Plans (PMPs) and have secured the relevant resources to deliver within scope, quality, time and budget. Ensure resource capacity planning is in place, manage and co ordinate dependencies to ensure issues are resolved early and ensure the programme benefits are identified and fully understood. Owning and defining the Programme Management Plan. Budget & Cost Control - Working closely with the Portfolio Office to ensure programme controls are in place and accurate and timely performance information is available. Understand the importance of proactively managing project/programme performance throughout the project lifecycle. Seek opportunities for cost savings and identify ways to minimise and mitigate the threat of cost increases. Driving delivery excellence for revenue, profit and cash collection. Risk & Issue Management - Proactively, identify and assess risks at assess risks at project/programme level, plan and implement responses to those risks and respond to issues that affect the project/programme. Record and monitor throughout the project lifecycle as per the BMS. Ensuring threats & opportunities are managed in accordance with best practice - overall accountable for using risk information to make informed decisions, escalating to senior leadership where appropriate. This may also include understanding wider business risks that may impact programme delivery. Ensuring that escalation routes are clear. Reviews - Evaluate the performance of projects within the programme to understand the current status of the RAG using performance reporting. Challenge, guide and support Project Managers to achieve successful delivery. Potentially managing by exception (depending on volume of projects). Programme Managers may also be required to act as the "Delegated Authority" on other programmes which they do not manage and be required to "Chair" programme reviews. Reporting progress / status of programme at internal/external reviews to the IDTLs (UK Only), Customer and/or Partner. Stakeholder Management - Fostering a collaborative approach. Engage, influence and collaborate with all stakeholders (internal, including Finance, Commercial, People, Enterprise Services, Portfolio Office, Technical & Supply Chain and external), ensuring on going commitment. Utilising communication management to exchange relevant and timely information to support successful delivery and inform decision making. Understand customer expectations and ensure we are aligned by building customer relations, listen, act, be reliable, responsive, provide assurance, care, avoid complacency, and seek customer feedback. Focus on customer needs, ensuring that the intended benefits are delivered for both the customer and QinetiQ, whilst identifying opportunities in line with strategic objectives. Commercial Management & Change Control - Lead pre and post contract discussions to shape project scope and collaboratively work with the Commercial function to understand QinetiQ's contractual rights and obligations. Set direction on commercial issues in order to minimise contractual risk and optimise financial reward. Understand project scope, taking action relating to change control internally (project performance) and externally to manage customer changes. Quality Management - Work closely with the relevant Technical Leads. Ensure that project/programme outputs are delivered in accordance with the defined scope and contractual requirements, meet stakeholder expectations and are fit for purpose. Creating an overall Quality Management Plan (QMP) if applicable and ensuring the programme is compliant with internal processes, standards and regulations stipulated in the contract. Requirements Management - Capture, assess and justify stakeholders wants and needs to satisfy the identified programme needs and benefits. Assurance - Attend Decision Point reviews and undertake a Delegated Authority role. Assure other projects/programmes within delegation. Business Development & On Contract Growth - Build and strengthen customer relationships in order to extend existing work (on contract growth) or bring in new sales opportunities. Seek to understand customer needs and requirements and triage these effectively through Decision Point governance. Support bidding activities, including planning, estimating and writing, as required. Programme Recovery - Support programmes of concern to establish a recovery plan. This may include a baselining activity. Responsible and accountable for leading and delivery of high complexity projects and programmes. QinetiQ values and behaviours must be acted upon at all times. Act in a professional manner with internal/external stakeholders. This involves and not limited to; communication, taking credible action, positive attitude and supporting others. Is an accountable leader who sets the tone for delivery and team discipline, taking responsibility for outcomes and activities. Drives change management using integrative thinking across the programme and business by being a visible role model for setting high standards and hold others to account. Inspires others to enable a high performance culture. Thinks beyond programme boundaries to benefits and impacts. Experience / Qualifications & Key Capabilities / Knowledge APM PMQ, ChPP, PMI PgMP or AIPM CPPD, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation & Practitioner or demonstrate working towards equivalent certification from accredited body. Recognised expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Called on by senior leaders for advice and guidance across the business. Applies detailed/in depth knowledge of programme management, understanding the full project lifecycle. Plans and manages programmes and/or processes, working independently with no supervision. Providing guidance and advice to others. Problems faced are difficult and complex. Strong analytical and problem solving attributes. Has detailed/in depth knowledge of lifecycles and recognised as an expert. Has typical years' experience of working within project teams and leading programmes. Implementing and refining strategies and plans within their area of focus independently whilst collaborating with other relevant stakeholders. Actively engages with development of new processes, standards or plans that will impact on the achievement of functional results. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. Mentors' community, supervises and functionally manages lower level professionals. Has extensive experience of using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, SAP and/or Oracle. Very strong time management and organisational skills. Thrives in a collaborative, fast paced and goal driven environment. Candidate must have the ability and willingness for MOD DV clearance. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme . click apply for full job details
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Role Purpose A Senior Programme Manager to lead a critical and complex ISTAR Programme with the Ministry of Defence over a multi-year contract, reporting directly to the MD Digital Intelligence. The role would be a mentor among other Senior Programme Managers and add significant value from extensive experience in relevant domains. Fully responsible and accountable to understand and deliver the project/programme vision, objectives and benefits. Lead and motivate Project Managers within the programme to ensure they are embedding health and safety and providing safe practices of work. Ensuring teams are collaborating effectively and working towards the same goal to deliver the outputs and/or outcomes delivering on time, within scope and budget, also adhering to all security requirements. Accountable for overall project/programme performance throughout the lifecycle, including baseline management and delivering within budget ensuring the relevant governance and assurance is undertaken (in line with the BMS and PLF) to deliver successfully to our customers. Key Accountabilities Integrated Planning - Shaping and structuring the project/programme to accomplish the vision by ensuring the related projects are equipped with the appropriate Project Management Plans (PMPs) and have secured the relevant resources to deliver within scope, quality, time and budget. Ensure resource capacity planning is in place, manage and co ordinate dependencies to ensure issues are resolved early and ensure the programme benefits are identified and fully understood. Owning and defining the Programme Management Plan. Budget & Cost Control - Working closely with the Portfolio Office to ensure programme controls are in place and accurate and timely performance information is available. Understand the importance of proactively managing project/programme performance throughout the project lifecycle. Seek opportunities for cost savings and identify ways to minimise and mitigate the threat of cost increases. Driving delivery excellence for revenue, profit and cash collection. Risk & Issue Management - Proactively, identify and assess risks at assess risks at project/programme level, plan and implement responses to those risks and respond to issues that affect the project/programme. Record and monitor throughout the project lifecycle as per the BMS. Ensuring threats & opportunities are managed in accordance with best practice - overall accountable for using risk information to make informed decisions, escalating to senior leadership where appropriate. This may also include understanding wider business risks that may impact programme delivery. Ensuring that escalation routes are clear. Reviews - Evaluate the performance of projects within the programme to understand the current status of the RAG using performance reporting. Challenge, guide and support Project Managers to achieve successful delivery. Potentially managing by exception (depending on volume of projects). Programme Managers may also be required to act as the "Delegated Authority" on other programmes which they do not manage and be required to "Chair" programme reviews. Reporting progress / status of programme at internal/external reviews to the IDTLs (UK Only), Customer and/or Partner. Stakeholder Management - Fostering a collaborative approach. Engage, influence and collaborate with all stakeholders (internal, including Finance, Commercial, People, Enterprise Services, Portfolio Office, Technical & Supply Chain and external), ensuring on going commitment. Utilising communication management to exchange relevant and timely information to support successful delivery and inform decision making. Understand customer expectations and ensure we are aligned by building customer relations, listen, act, be reliable, responsive, provide assurance, care, avoid complacency, and seek customer feedback. Focus on customer needs, ensuring that the intended benefits are delivered for both the customer and QinetiQ, whilst identifying opportunities in line with strategic objectives. Commercial Management & Change Control - Lead pre and post contract discussions to shape project scope and collaboratively work with the Commercial function to understand QinetiQ's contractual rights and obligations. Set direction on commercial issues in order to minimise contractual risk and optimise financial reward. Understand project scope, taking action relating to change control internally (project performance) and externally to manage customer changes. Quality Management - Work closely with the relevant Technical Leads. Ensure that project/programme outputs are delivered in accordance with the defined scope and contractual requirements, meet stakeholder expectations and are fit for purpose. Creating an overall Quality Management Plan (QMP) if applicable and ensuring the programme is compliant with internal processes, standards and regulations stipulated in the contract. Requirements Management - Capture, assess and justify stakeholders wants and needs to satisfy the identified programme needs and benefits. Assurance - Attend Decision Point reviews and undertake a Delegated Authority role. Assure other projects/programmes within delegation. Business Development & On Contract Growth - Build and strengthen customer relationships in order to extend existing work (on contract growth) or bring in new sales opportunities. Seek to understand customer needs and requirements and triage these effectively through Decision Point governance. Support bidding activities, including planning, estimating and writing, as required. Programme Recovery - Support programmes of concern to establish a recovery plan. This may include a baselining activity. Responsible and accountable for leading and delivery of high complexity projects and programmes. QinetiQ values and behaviours must be acted upon at all times. Act in a professional manner with internal/external stakeholders. This involves and not limited to; communication, taking credible action, positive attitude and supporting others. Is an accountable leader who sets the tone for delivery and team discipline, taking responsibility for outcomes and activities. Drives change management using integrative thinking across the programme and business by being a visible role model for setting high standards and hold others to account. Inspires others to enable a high performance culture. Thinks beyond programme boundaries to benefits and impacts. Experience / Qualifications & Key Capabilities / Knowledge APM PMQ, ChPP, PMI PgMP or AIPM CPPD, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation & Practitioner or demonstrate working towards equivalent certification from accredited body. Recognised expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Called on by senior leaders for advice and guidance across the business. Applies detailed/in depth knowledge of programme management, understanding the full project lifecycle. Plans and manages programmes and/or processes, working independently with no supervision. Providing guidance and advice to others. Problems faced are difficult and complex. Strong analytical and problem solving attributes. Has detailed/in depth knowledge of lifecycles and recognised as an expert. Has typical years' experience of working within project teams and leading programmes. Implementing and refining strategies and plans within their area of focus independently whilst collaborating with other relevant stakeholders. Actively engages with development of new processes, standards or plans that will impact on the achievement of functional results. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. Mentors' community, supervises and functionally manages lower level professionals. Has extensive experience of using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, SAP and/or Oracle. Very strong time management and organisational skills. Thrives in a collaborative, fast paced and goal driven environment. Candidate must have the ability and willingness for MOD DV clearance. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme . click apply for full job details
Fawkes & Reece (West) are working in partnership with a well-established, Bristol-based specialist contractor operating within the facades and cladding sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their growing team. This is a key position within the estimating function, offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial tender enquiry through to submission, pre-construction and commercial handover. You will work closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, procurement, design and operational teams to develop accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates that support successful project delivery. The Role As Senior Estimator, you will take responsibility for managing the full estimating process, ensuring projects are thoroughly assessed and that all costs, risks and requirements are identified before tenders are submitted. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing tender enquiries, specifications and construction drawings to establish project scope and requirements. Attending site visits and liaising with clients and other stakeholders to clarify project requirements. Preparing accurate take-offs, measurements and detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, plant, services and subcontract works. Identifying project risks, exclusions and assumptions and ensuring these are appropriately reflected within tender pricing. Sourcing, reviewing and managing supplier and subcontractor quotations. Working closely with procurement to ensure competitive and accurate pricing. Coordinating with design, commercial and operational teams to ensure tender submissions are accurate, complete and submitted on time. Supporting the pre-construction phase alongside the Commercial Manager, coordinating scope, design, procurement, programme, logistics and operational requirements. Assisting with agreeing final project pricing and payment terms prior to commencement. Completing thorough commercial handovers to the project delivery team, ensuring all relevant tender and commercial information is clearly communicated. Providing ongoing estimating support throughout project delivery, including pricing complex variations and additional works. Ensuring relevant statutory, legal, health, safety and environmental requirements are considered throughout the estimating and pre-construction process. Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders. Supporting continuous improvement of estimating processes and procedures. About You We are looking for an experienced estimator with a strong background in roofing, facades and/or cladding, who is confident managing the full tender process from enquiry through to handover. Essential Experience 5+ years' estimating experience within the roofing and cladding industry. Strong understanding of subcontract documentation and construction tender processes. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and associated documentation. Proven experience completing accurate quantity take-offs and measurements. Experience producing detailed, accurate and commercially robust estimates. Strong understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontract costs. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple tenders, priorities and deadlines effectively. A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams. Desirable Experience using Eque2. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using Evaluate or similar estimating software. Previous experience within a specialist facade, cladding or roofing contractor. What Does Success Look Like? As Senior Estimator, you will provide a professional, efficient and commercially focused estimating service to the business. You will be a natural planner and collaborator, bringing structure, clear communication and commercial awareness to every tender. You will be comfortable working with complex technical and commercial information and able to communicate this clearly to both internal and external stakeholders. As a senior member of the team, you will represent the business professionally when dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, helping to maintain its reputation for quality, service and successful project delivery. The successful candidate will be practical, solutions-focused and commercially minded, with the confidence to identify opportunities for improvement and suggest changes that can add value to the estimating and pre-construction functions. The position offers the opportunity to: Take ownership of the estimating process. Work on a varied portfolio of specialist projects. Build strong relationships with clients and supply-chain partners. Work closely with experienced commercial, design and operational teams. Influence and improve estimating and pre-construction processes. Play a key role in the continued growth and success of the business. Please send your up-to-date CV to Hazel Baron through the website Fawkes & Reece are acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client.
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
Fawkes & Reece (West) are working in partnership with a well-established, Bristol-based specialist contractor operating within the facades and cladding sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their growing team. This is a key position within the estimating function, offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial tender enquiry through to submission, pre-construction and commercial handover. You will work closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, procurement, design and operational teams to develop accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates that support successful project delivery. The Role As Senior Estimator, you will take responsibility for managing the full estimating process, ensuring projects are thoroughly assessed and that all costs, risks and requirements are identified before tenders are submitted. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing tender enquiries, specifications and construction drawings to establish project scope and requirements. Attending site visits and liaising with clients and other stakeholders to clarify project requirements. Preparing accurate take-offs, measurements and detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, plant, services and subcontract works. Identifying project risks, exclusions and assumptions and ensuring these are appropriately reflected within tender pricing. Sourcing, reviewing and managing supplier and subcontractor quotations. Working closely with procurement to ensure competitive and accurate pricing. Coordinating with design, commercial and operational teams to ensure tender submissions are accurate, complete and submitted on time. Supporting the pre-construction phase alongside the Commercial Manager, coordinating scope, design, procurement, programme, logistics and operational requirements. Assisting with agreeing final project pricing and payment terms prior to commencement. Completing thorough commercial handovers to the project delivery team, ensuring all relevant tender and commercial information is clearly communicated. Providing ongoing estimating support throughout project delivery, including pricing complex variations and additional works. Ensuring relevant statutory, legal, health, safety and environmental requirements are considered throughout the estimating and pre-construction process. Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders. Supporting continuous improvement of estimating processes and procedures. About You We are looking for an experienced estimator with a strong background in roofing, facades and/or cladding, who is confident managing the full tender process from enquiry through to handover. Essential Experience 5+ years' estimating experience within the roofing and cladding industry. Strong understanding of subcontract documentation and construction tender processes. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and associated documentation. Proven experience completing accurate quantity take-offs and measurements. Experience producing detailed, accurate and commercially robust estimates. Strong understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontract costs. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple tenders, priorities and deadlines effectively. A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams. Desirable Experience using Eque2. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using Evaluate or similar estimating software. Previous experience within a specialist facade, cladding or roofing contractor. What Does Success Look Like? As Senior Estimator, you will provide a professional, efficient and commercially focused estimating service to the business. You will be a natural planner and collaborator, bringing structure, clear communication and commercial awareness to every tender. You will be comfortable working with complex technical and commercial information and able to communicate this clearly to both internal and external stakeholders. As a senior member of the team, you will represent the business professionally when dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, helping to maintain its reputation for quality, service and successful project delivery. The successful candidate will be practical, solutions-focused and commercially minded, with the confidence to identify opportunities for improvement and suggest changes that can add value to the estimating and pre-construction functions. The position offers the opportunity to: Take ownership of the estimating process. Work on a varied portfolio of specialist projects. Build strong relationships with clients and supply-chain partners. Work closely with experienced commercial, design and operational teams. Influence and improve estimating and pre-construction processes. Play a key role in the continued growth and success of the business. Please send your up-to-date CV to Hazel Baron through the website Fawkes & Reece are acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client.
Peterson Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is seeking an experienced HVAC Operations Manager to oversee and grow our HVAC service and installation division. This is a hands-on management position for an experienced HVAC professional who understands the technical side of the trade but, equally important, can organize people, manage jobs, communicate with customers, and keep the department running efficiently and profitably. The Person We're Looking For - The successful candidate should have substantial field experience and be capable of earning the respect of experienced HVAC technicians. Highly knowledgeable in residential and light-commercial HVAC. Strong in boilers and hydronic heating systems. Experienced with forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems. Comfortable with refrigeration, electrical troubleshooting, controls, pumps, zone valves, and related HVAC systems. Capable of estimating and managing both service and installation work. Highly organized and able to manage multiple jobs simultaneously. Strong with customers and employees. Comfortable holding technicians accountable for productivity and quality. Able to make decisions without requiring constant direction from ownership. Focused on completing jobs, getting paperwork closed out, and getting work billed. Sales-minded without sacrificing customer trust or workmanship. Interested in building and growing an HVAC department rather than simply maintaining one. What This Position Is Not - This is not a desk-only management position. We need an HVAC professional who can manage the department from the office but also understands what is happening in the mechanical room, on the rooftop, or at the customer's furnace or boiler. The right individual will combine technical HVAC expertise, leadership, organization, customer service, estimating ability, and business accountability. Peterson Plumbing & Heating is an established customer base and an existing HVAC operation. Our goal is to have someone who can take ownership of that division, support our technicians, generate additional residential and commercial HVAC opportunities, and help turn the department into an increasingly productive and profitable part of our company. Primary Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the HVAC service and installation department. Supervise, support, and hold HVAC technicians and installers accountable. Coordinate service calls, installations, preventive maintenance, and ongoing projects with our office staff. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to field technicians when necessary. Diagnose and assist with complex HVAC, boiler, hydronic, refrigeration, electrical, and control-system problems. Perform jobsite visits and assist with difficult service situations when required. Estimate HVAC repairs, replacements, and installation projects. Develop scopes of work, equipment selections, labor requirements, and material lists. Follow jobs from the initial customer call or estimate through scheduling, completion, billing, and closeout. Ensure technicians submit complete and accurate paperwork, job notes, equipment information, photos, and invoices promptly. Review completed work for accuracy and profitability. Work closely with our office manager and ownership to maintain an efficient FieldEdge workflow. Maintain strong communication with residential and commercial customers. Handle customer concerns and escalated service issues professionally. Manage and expand preventive-maintenance agreements. Identify opportunities for additional HVAC service, replacement, and installation work. Assist with recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluating HVAC personnel. Maintain high standards for workmanship, professionalism, vehicle organization, safety, and customer service. Help ownership develop and execute strategies to grow HVAC revenue and profitability. Competitive Industry Annual Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 Depending on Experience What We Offer - Competitive pay based on experience Steady, year-round work Supportive, family-oriented work environment Opportunities for continued training and growth Simple IRA with company match Paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick time Company vehicle and tools (for qualified technicians) Health benefits Straightforward management and realistic expectations Peterson Plumbing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under federal, New York State, or local law.
Sep 29, 2026
Full time
Peterson Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is seeking an experienced HVAC Operations Manager to oversee and grow our HVAC service and installation division. This is a hands-on management position for an experienced HVAC professional who understands the technical side of the trade but, equally important, can organize people, manage jobs, communicate with customers, and keep the department running efficiently and profitably. The Person We're Looking For - The successful candidate should have substantial field experience and be capable of earning the respect of experienced HVAC technicians. Highly knowledgeable in residential and light-commercial HVAC. Strong in boilers and hydronic heating systems. Experienced with forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems. Comfortable with refrigeration, electrical troubleshooting, controls, pumps, zone valves, and related HVAC systems. Capable of estimating and managing both service and installation work. Highly organized and able to manage multiple jobs simultaneously. Strong with customers and employees. Comfortable holding technicians accountable for productivity and quality. Able to make decisions without requiring constant direction from ownership. Focused on completing jobs, getting paperwork closed out, and getting work billed. Sales-minded without sacrificing customer trust or workmanship. Interested in building and growing an HVAC department rather than simply maintaining one. What This Position Is Not - This is not a desk-only management position. We need an HVAC professional who can manage the department from the office but also understands what is happening in the mechanical room, on the rooftop, or at the customer's furnace or boiler. The right individual will combine technical HVAC expertise, leadership, organization, customer service, estimating ability, and business accountability. Peterson Plumbing & Heating is an established customer base and an existing HVAC operation. Our goal is to have someone who can take ownership of that division, support our technicians, generate additional residential and commercial HVAC opportunities, and help turn the department into an increasingly productive and profitable part of our company. Primary Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the HVAC service and installation department. Supervise, support, and hold HVAC technicians and installers accountable. Coordinate service calls, installations, preventive maintenance, and ongoing projects with our office staff. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to field technicians when necessary. Diagnose and assist with complex HVAC, boiler, hydronic, refrigeration, electrical, and control-system problems. Perform jobsite visits and assist with difficult service situations when required. Estimate HVAC repairs, replacements, and installation projects. Develop scopes of work, equipment selections, labor requirements, and material lists. Follow jobs from the initial customer call or estimate through scheduling, completion, billing, and closeout. Ensure technicians submit complete and accurate paperwork, job notes, equipment information, photos, and invoices promptly. Review completed work for accuracy and profitability. Work closely with our office manager and ownership to maintain an efficient FieldEdge workflow. Maintain strong communication with residential and commercial customers. Handle customer concerns and escalated service issues professionally. Manage and expand preventive-maintenance agreements. Identify opportunities for additional HVAC service, replacement, and installation work. Assist with recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluating HVAC personnel. Maintain high standards for workmanship, professionalism, vehicle organization, safety, and customer service. Help ownership develop and execute strategies to grow HVAC revenue and profitability. Competitive Industry Annual Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 Depending on Experience What We Offer - Competitive pay based on experience Steady, year-round work Supportive, family-oriented work environment Opportunities for continued training and growth Simple IRA with company match Paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick time Company vehicle and tools (for qualified technicians) Health benefits Straightforward management and realistic expectations Peterson Plumbing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under federal, New York State, or local law.
Job title: Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP-Subject to clearance Salary: Competitive + Benefits Location: Reading, Berkshire Hours of work: 37.5 hours Monday-Friday, Hybrid Working Available - Please note the role will require you to be mainly site based The role: We are looking for a commercially strong Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to provide a broader cost-management function. Candidates should have: Strong contractor-side commercial and cost-management experience. Detailed practical knowledge of NEC4, including Compensation Events, quotations, Defined Cost, forecasting, and change management. The ability to undertake estimating and cost planning, including preparation and review of estimates, budgets, and forecasts. Strong cost-management and cost-control capability throughout the project lifecycle. Experience of subcontract procurement and management, cost/value reconciliation, applications, final accounts, and commercial reporting. An understanding of project controls and the relationship between cost, programme, change, risk, and forecasting. Ability to work closely with Project Managers and project controls personnel to provide accurate and timely project information. Good IT and systems skills, particularly Excel and other construction/commercial management systems. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interrogate cost and project information. Good client-facing, communication, and collaborative-working skills. Nuclear, defence or other secure / highly regulated sector experience is preferred. Desirable: Experience of CEMAR or similar NEC contract management systems would be advantageous. About you: The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially aware, comfortable working with project controls and capable of building strong relationships with the client and wider project team. Please note: All candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK and hold SC clearance Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Company information: This is a Permanent vacancy and is being advertised by Rullion Ltd Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Sep 28, 2026
Full time
Job title: Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP-Subject to clearance Salary: Competitive + Benefits Location: Reading, Berkshire Hours of work: 37.5 hours Monday-Friday, Hybrid Working Available - Please note the role will require you to be mainly site based The role: We are looking for a commercially strong Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to provide a broader cost-management function. Candidates should have: Strong contractor-side commercial and cost-management experience. Detailed practical knowledge of NEC4, including Compensation Events, quotations, Defined Cost, forecasting, and change management. The ability to undertake estimating and cost planning, including preparation and review of estimates, budgets, and forecasts. Strong cost-management and cost-control capability throughout the project lifecycle. Experience of subcontract procurement and management, cost/value reconciliation, applications, final accounts, and commercial reporting. An understanding of project controls and the relationship between cost, programme, change, risk, and forecasting. Ability to work closely with Project Managers and project controls personnel to provide accurate and timely project information. Good IT and systems skills, particularly Excel and other construction/commercial management systems. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interrogate cost and project information. Good client-facing, communication, and collaborative-working skills. Nuclear, defence or other secure / highly regulated sector experience is preferred. Desirable: Experience of CEMAR or similar NEC contract management systems would be advantageous. About you: The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially aware, comfortable working with project controls and capable of building strong relationships with the client and wider project team. Please note: All candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK and hold SC clearance Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Company information: This is a Permanent vacancy and is being advertised by Rullion Ltd Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Regional AC Manager Permanent 65,000 - 80,000 + Package 3D Personnel are working with a growing multi-disciplined M&E contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Regional AC Manager to establish, develop and lead a new Air Conditioning and Heat Pump division. This is a senior appointment with responsibility for building the division, developing its client base, delivering projects and creating a specialist Air Conditioning, HVAC and Air Source Heat Pump capability within the wider M&E business. Supported by an established M&E operation and a leading construction contractor, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to create and grow a specialist division covering installation, projects, service and maintenance. The position would suit an experienced Air Conditioning or HVAC professional who has progressed into management and has the commercial ability, industry relationships and technical knowledge required to build a successful business unit. The Role As Regional AC Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing the company's Air Conditioning and Heat Pump offering, including: Establishing and growing a specialist Air Conditioning, HVAC and ASHP division Developing new business through your existing industry and client network Identifying opportunities across the company's existing construction and M&E client base Securing AC, HVAC and heat pump installation, replacement and maintenance projects Developing the company's Air Source Heat Pump offering as demand for low-carbon heating solutions continues to grow Managing projects from initial enquiry and design coordination through to installation, commissioning and handover Overseeing service, maintenance and planned preventative maintenance contracts Building and managing a team of engineers, supervisors, project managers and subcontractors Developing relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and specialist subcontractors Preparing estimates, tenders, proposals and commercial submissions Attending client meetings, surveys and tender presentations Supporting system selection, design development and technical proposals Ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and to the required technical standards Developing long-term client relationships and generating repeat business Working closely with the wider M&E and construction teams to provide an integrated Design, Build and Maintain service The Person We are looking for an experienced Air Conditioning, HVAC or Building Services professional with strong technical and commercial knowledge. You will ideally have: Extensive experience within the Air Conditioning or HVAC sector Strong technical knowledge of commercial air conditioning systems Experience with VRV/VRF, split, multi-split and associated HVAC systems Knowledge and experience of Air Source Heat Pumps Experience delivering installation, refurbishment and maintenance projects Previous experience managing engineers, supervisors or project teams Strong commercial awareness including estimating, tendering and project financial management Experience developing new client relationships and securing new business An established network within the AC, HVAC, M&E, construction or property sectors Strong client-facing and communication skills The ambition and entrepreneurial approach required to establish and grow a new division Relevant technical qualifications and industry accreditations would be advantageous, although the emphasis for this appointment will be on experience, leadership, commercial ability and industry knowledge. The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a specialist division within a growing M&E contractor. Rather than inheriting an established department, you will have significant input into how the division develops, including its client strategy, service offering, recruitment, supply chain and overall growth. The business is positioned to offer clients a complete Design, Build and Maintain solution across the M&E sector, backed by the resources and relationships of a leading construction contractor. For an experienced AC/HVAC professional looking to move into a genuine senior leadership role with autonomy and long-term growth potential, this represents an excellent opportunity.
Sep 21, 2026
Full time
Regional AC Manager Permanent 65,000 - 80,000 + Package 3D Personnel are working with a growing multi-disciplined M&E contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Regional AC Manager to establish, develop and lead a new Air Conditioning and Heat Pump division. This is a senior appointment with responsibility for building the division, developing its client base, delivering projects and creating a specialist Air Conditioning, HVAC and Air Source Heat Pump capability within the wider M&E business. Supported by an established M&E operation and a leading construction contractor, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to create and grow a specialist division covering installation, projects, service and maintenance. The position would suit an experienced Air Conditioning or HVAC professional who has progressed into management and has the commercial ability, industry relationships and technical knowledge required to build a successful business unit. The Role As Regional AC Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing the company's Air Conditioning and Heat Pump offering, including: Establishing and growing a specialist Air Conditioning, HVAC and ASHP division Developing new business through your existing industry and client network Identifying opportunities across the company's existing construction and M&E client base Securing AC, HVAC and heat pump installation, replacement and maintenance projects Developing the company's Air Source Heat Pump offering as demand for low-carbon heating solutions continues to grow Managing projects from initial enquiry and design coordination through to installation, commissioning and handover Overseeing service, maintenance and planned preventative maintenance contracts Building and managing a team of engineers, supervisors, project managers and subcontractors Developing relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and specialist subcontractors Preparing estimates, tenders, proposals and commercial submissions Attending client meetings, surveys and tender presentations Supporting system selection, design development and technical proposals Ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and to the required technical standards Developing long-term client relationships and generating repeat business Working closely with the wider M&E and construction teams to provide an integrated Design, Build and Maintain service The Person We are looking for an experienced Air Conditioning, HVAC or Building Services professional with strong technical and commercial knowledge. You will ideally have: Extensive experience within the Air Conditioning or HVAC sector Strong technical knowledge of commercial air conditioning systems Experience with VRV/VRF, split, multi-split and associated HVAC systems Knowledge and experience of Air Source Heat Pumps Experience delivering installation, refurbishment and maintenance projects Previous experience managing engineers, supervisors or project teams Strong commercial awareness including estimating, tendering and project financial management Experience developing new client relationships and securing new business An established network within the AC, HVAC, M&E, construction or property sectors Strong client-facing and communication skills The ambition and entrepreneurial approach required to establish and grow a new division Relevant technical qualifications and industry accreditations would be advantageous, although the emphasis for this appointment will be on experience, leadership, commercial ability and industry knowledge. The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a specialist division within a growing M&E contractor. Rather than inheriting an established department, you will have significant input into how the division develops, including its client strategy, service offering, recruitment, supply chain and overall growth. The business is positioned to offer clients a complete Design, Build and Maintain solution across the M&E sector, backed by the resources and relationships of a leading construction contractor. For an experienced AC/HVAC professional looking to move into a genuine senior leadership role with autonomy and long-term growth potential, this represents an excellent opportunity.
1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for an Estimating Manager based in Grays, Essex. Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and develop their estimating function. This senior role will be responsible for managing the full tendering process, building a high-performing estimating team, and driving profitable growth across mechanical and electrical projects. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team Set estimating strategy aligned with company growth objectives Implement best practice processes and systems Work closely with senior management on pipeline planning Oversee all MEP tenders from enquiry through to submission Review specifications, drawings, and contract documents Ensure accurate take-offs and pricing of labour, plant, and materials Develop competitive yet commercially sound bid strategies Manage risk and opportunity assessments on all bids Attend pre-tender meetings and client interviews Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure best value Support commercial team during contract award and handover Assist in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives Maintain and improve estimating software and databases Track tender success rates and provide performance reports Maintain cost data and benchmarking systems Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a senior estimating role within MEP / building services Strong technical knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems Track record of winning projects in commercial, residential, or industrial sectors Excellent commercial awareness Strong leadership and people management skills Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines Advanced Excel and estimating software experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable HNC/HND or degree in Building Services, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying Professional membership (CIBSE, RICS, etc.) Experience implementing estimating systems and procedures Knowledge of NEC & JCT contracts Package Competitive salary Performance-related bonus Company car / allowance Pension scheme Career progression opportunities Private health care
Sep 21, 2026
Full time
1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for an Estimating Manager based in Grays, Essex. Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and develop their estimating function. This senior role will be responsible for managing the full tendering process, building a high-performing estimating team, and driving profitable growth across mechanical and electrical projects. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team Set estimating strategy aligned with company growth objectives Implement best practice processes and systems Work closely with senior management on pipeline planning Oversee all MEP tenders from enquiry through to submission Review specifications, drawings, and contract documents Ensure accurate take-offs and pricing of labour, plant, and materials Develop competitive yet commercially sound bid strategies Manage risk and opportunity assessments on all bids Attend pre-tender meetings and client interviews Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure best value Support commercial team during contract award and handover Assist in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives Maintain and improve estimating software and databases Track tender success rates and provide performance reports Maintain cost data and benchmarking systems Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a senior estimating role within MEP / building services Strong technical knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems Track record of winning projects in commercial, residential, or industrial sectors Excellent commercial awareness Strong leadership and people management skills Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines Advanced Excel and estimating software experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable HNC/HND or degree in Building Services, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying Professional membership (CIBSE, RICS, etc.) Experience implementing estimating systems and procedures Knowledge of NEC & JCT contracts Package Competitive salary Performance-related bonus Company car / allowance Pension scheme Career progression opportunities Private health care
Job Title: Estimator Location: Slough Salary: 32-38K DOE Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Office-based role with the option for remote working one day per week, once fully conversant with the role and contingent on managerial approval. Compensation and Benefits: Company pension plan (4% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution). Annual performance-related bonus between 1,500 and 2,000, contingent on candidate performance, paid in February of the following year (pro-rated for 2026). 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated for 2026). 5 days of sick pay within the calendar year. Standard working hours of 37.5 per week with flexible lunch options (either 8am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5pm). A 3-month probation period with the opportunity for private health scheme enrollment upon successful completion. Office-based role with the option for remote working one day per week, contingent on managerial approval. Our client, a prominent player in the Manufacturing & Production sector, is seeking a skilled Estimator to join their dynamic team in Sleugh. If you have a passion for precision and a flair for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact! Key Responsibilities: Produce and revise quotations for commercial dish/glass and warewashing systems, ensuring adherence to company guidelines and standards. Evaluate quotation requests from the external sales team and dealer network for accuracy, specifying and pricing accordingly. Coordinate with the CAD team to prepare sales layout drawings, ensuring alignment with project specifications. Source pricing for non-standard equipment from our HQ in Germany, or UK fabricators and suppliers. Manage and log sales quotes, leads, and inquiries, providing monthly updates to stakeholders. Facilitate drawing approval with the factory in Germany and UK fabricators. Check UK fabrications for accuracy upon delivery to the warehouse. Foster effective working relationships with internal teams and fabricators to support seamless operations. Assist colleagues in maintaining high-quality installation and service information. Essential Requirements: A professional, proactive approach to tasks. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong mathematical skills and a solid command of written English grammar. Exceptional attention to detail for accuracy in specifications, costing, and pricing. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Technical understanding of basic services (water, waste, electric) is advantageous. Competency in measuring items accurately (e.g., using a tape measure). Organised with the ability to maintain clear, structured records. Eagerness to expand knowledge and pursue continuous improvement. Capacity to learn and understand technical specifications effectively. Desirable Skills: An estimating or technical background with transferable skills, especially in sales or customer support providing pricing or technical assistance. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level with a forward-thinking organisation that values precision and teamwork. If you are ready to embrace a new challenge, please apply today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Estimator Location: Slough Salary: 32-38K DOE Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Office-based role with the option for remote working one day per week, once fully conversant with the role and contingent on managerial approval. Compensation and Benefits: Company pension plan (4% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution). Annual performance-related bonus between 1,500 and 2,000, contingent on candidate performance, paid in February of the following year (pro-rated for 2026). 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated for 2026). 5 days of sick pay within the calendar year. Standard working hours of 37.5 per week with flexible lunch options (either 8am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5pm). A 3-month probation period with the opportunity for private health scheme enrollment upon successful completion. Office-based role with the option for remote working one day per week, contingent on managerial approval. Our client, a prominent player in the Manufacturing & Production sector, is seeking a skilled Estimator to join their dynamic team in Sleugh. If you have a passion for precision and a flair for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact! Key Responsibilities: Produce and revise quotations for commercial dish/glass and warewashing systems, ensuring adherence to company guidelines and standards. Evaluate quotation requests from the external sales team and dealer network for accuracy, specifying and pricing accordingly. Coordinate with the CAD team to prepare sales layout drawings, ensuring alignment with project specifications. Source pricing for non-standard equipment from our HQ in Germany, or UK fabricators and suppliers. Manage and log sales quotes, leads, and inquiries, providing monthly updates to stakeholders. Facilitate drawing approval with the factory in Germany and UK fabricators. Check UK fabrications for accuracy upon delivery to the warehouse. Foster effective working relationships with internal teams and fabricators to support seamless operations. Assist colleagues in maintaining high-quality installation and service information. Essential Requirements: A professional, proactive approach to tasks. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong mathematical skills and a solid command of written English grammar. Exceptional attention to detail for accuracy in specifications, costing, and pricing. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Technical understanding of basic services (water, waste, electric) is advantageous. Competency in measuring items accurately (e.g., using a tape measure). Organised with the ability to maintain clear, structured records. Eagerness to expand knowledge and pursue continuous improvement. Capacity to learn and understand technical specifications effectively. Desirable Skills: An estimating or technical background with transferable skills, especially in sales or customer support providing pricing or technical assistance. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level with a forward-thinking organisation that values precision and teamwork. If you are ready to embrace a new challenge, please apply today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
