Presales Engineer
2 days ago
Bracknell
About the Role TeamJobs is recruiting on behalf of a global leader in building technologies for an experienced Senior BMS/HVAC Estimator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering complex Building Management System (BMS) and HVAC solutions across a range of projects. You’ll play a key role in producing accurate, competitive cost estimates while collaborating with sales, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure technically sound and commercially viable solutions. This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract with an immediate start preferred to allow for a comprehensive handover, with potential for extension depending on business needs. • (Hybrid/Office-based – with occasional UK travel), • Contract Role | PAY Rate: £26.49 per hour, • Start Date: ASAP (latest 1st June), • Working Hours: 9am-5pm Key Responsibilities • Produce accurate, timely, and professional cost estimates for BMS/HVAC systems, including materials, labour, and full project scope, • Partner with Sales, Design Engineers, and Operations teams to develop cost-engineered solutions, • Review RFQs and engage early with stakeholders to define requirements and propose suitable designs, • Develop detailed proposals, including Bills of Materials, assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions, • Source and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes to optimise cost efficiency, • Conduct internal technical and commercial reviews to support approvals and submissions, • Provide insights from past projects to enhance future estimating competitiveness, • Support bid processes, customer discussions, and final negotiations, • Ensure full compliance with internal processes and Health & Safety standards, • Maintain up-to-date technical and product knowledge Skills & Experience • 5+ years’ estimating experience in BMS/HVAC or building automation systems, • Strong technical understanding of major BMS/HVAC platforms, • Degree-qualified (technical or business-related) or equivalent industry experience, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for professional documentation, • Proven ability to translate technical solutions into detailed cost models, • Experience working on complex, multi-stakeholder or international projects, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams Desirable: • Experience with CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) tools, • Knowledge of energy solutions and cloud-based services Interview Process: • Stage 1: Online technical discussion with BMS expert., • Stage 2: Interview with Hiring Manager & HR (virtual or in-person). This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior-level estimating role within a globally recognised environment, where your expertise will directly influence project success and business growth. Full BPSS* Screening (*Baseline Personnel Security Standard), including proof of Legal Right to Work, Criminal Records Check, i.e. UK DBS and Drugs Screening.