HVAC Controls Estimator (Remote)
Role Summary
An opportunity for an experienced HVAC Controls Estimator to join a specialist building automation organisation delivering complex, high-value projects in critical environments. This role has a strong focus on data centre work, offering full remote working with no travel, and the chance to take ownership of technically detailed estimates within a specialist team.
About the organisation
This organisation is an established building automation and controls specialist with a strong presence in mission critical projects. Their portfolio is heavily weighted towards data centres, where system resilience, uptime, and precise environmental control are essential. They are known for maintaining high engineering standards, investing in their people, and providing long-term career development within technically challenging environments.
Role responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for HVAC controls and building automation projects, with a strong focus on data centre environments
- Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation for complex critical infrastructure
- Develop bills of materials, labour allocations, and fully costed proposals
- Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive and accurate pricing
- Collaborate closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment
- Evaluate project risks, identify value engineering opportunities, and optimise cost efficiency
- Support bid submissions with clear, structured, and professional documentation
- Participate in internal tender reviews and client discussions where required
- Maintain up to date knowledge of market rates, systems, and emerging technologies within the data centre sector
Required experience and skills
- Minimum 5 years of estimating experience within HVAC controls, BMS, or building automation
- Strong technical understanding of BAS and BMS systems, including control strategies and system architecture
- Proven experience estimating within critical or mission critical environments
- Solid understanding of MEP drawings and specifications
- High attention to detail with strong commercial awareness
- Confident communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment
Additional or desirable experience
- Direct experience working on data centre projects is strongly preferred
- Experience within other critical environments such as pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, or cleanrooms is also valuable
- Exposure to highly resilient systems and redundancy strategies typical in mission critical design
- Experience supporting value engineering on technically complex bids
Systems and technologies
- Building Management Systems and Building Automation Systems
- DDC controls and associated field devices
- Protocols such as BACnet and Modbus
- Exposure to platforms such as Distech, Siemens, Schneider, Honeywell, or Tridium based systems
Location, travel, and working pattern
This is a fully remote position with zero travel requirements.
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