Kenton Black
M&E Estimator
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Job Title: M&E Estimator
Location: London (hybrid 2 days a week minimum)
Salary: £90,000-£100,000 basic salary + excellent benefits package
Are you an Estimator seeking a local role working predominantly from London (2 days a week) and at home?
The Opportunity
Join a global organisation with over 4,000 professionals worldwide. Being employee owned, their culture bridges borders, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join their London M+E surveying team that operate across a wide range of industries; Data centres, Aviation, Hotels & Leisure, Retail, Residential and Sports & Entertainment and Industrial & Logistics!
Proud to be recognised as a Top UK Employer, celebrated for our industry leadership, charitable initiatives, and people-first approach. Whether contributing to landmark projects or engaging in global knowledge exchange, you'll be part of a team that values your voice and empowers your growth.
Offering generous holiday allowance, and flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle. Their comprehensive benefits include pension schemes, healthcare packages, wellness initiatives, and support for families. You'll also take part in meaningful social and charitable activities, all within a culture that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion, and professional growth.
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The Role
Working apart of a MEP surveying team you will be responsible for providing strategic cost advice on hyperscale, colocation and enterprise data centre developments across the UK and international markets. Advise clients on market capacity, procurement routes, supply chain trends and escalation risks affecting MEP packages within mission-critical environments. Main duties include:
- Prepare and develop estimates and cost plans for mission-critical data centre projects, covering mechanical, electrical, public health and associated infrastructure systems.
- Produce estimates throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction delivery.
- Undertake independent estimate reviews, assurance and challenge activities to validate project costs, assumptions, methodologies and commercial strategies.
- Develop and maintain cost models for key data centre systems including HV/LV electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, cooling infrastructure, BMS/EPMS, and associated plant and equipment.
- Support clients in business case development, investment decisions and programme affordability assessments through robust estimating and cost planning services.
- Support the setup, mobilisation and governance of estimating functions and frameworks for major data centre programmes and portfolios.
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What’s in it for you?
- Flexible Working: Hybrid patterns, time split between the London city centre office and home.
- Competitive Rewards: Enhanced maternity/paternity pay, generous holidays, and option to buy extra leave.
- Wellbeing Focus: Gym membership, cycle-to-work schemes, and wellness initiatives.
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Private medical, dental insurance, and eyecare support.
- Career Growth: Ongoing development with mentoring programmes and paid professional memberships.
- Season Ticket Loan.
- Community Engagement: Social events, charity fundraising, and volunteering activities.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your quantity surveying career apply now or you can contact me directly at jennifer.bailey@kentonblack.com for further information!
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