GRAHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED
M&E Estimator
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M&E Estimator
About GRAHAM
At GRAHAM, we're not just one of the UK's leading Facilities Management providers, we're the trusted partner clients rely on for seamless, smarter solutions. We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Estimator to join our Belfast team, playing a key role in delivering hassle-free environments for clients and supporting engineers with expertise.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Contracts Director, we are looking for a professional who can bring proven knowledge of estimating practices, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence outcomes across complex contracts. In return, we offer a platform to make a tangible impact, backed by our commitment to investing in our people, providing the tools, resources, and strategic support needed to excel and thrive in a high-performing environment.
Location and Hours
- Location: Redditch
- Hours Per Week: Monday - Friday, 40 Hours
- Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
Benefits
- Car Allowance
- Up to 36 days paid annual leave
- Excellent Company Pension
- Free Life Assurance 6 times annual salary
- Training and Development
- Discounted Private Health Care Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
Key Responsibilities
The individual may be based in our Belfast or Redditch office, with occasional travel required across Ireland and the UK. The successful applicant must demonstrate experience in the following areas:
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- Managing diverse contracts across both Public and Private sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.
- Conducting site surveys to assess building services and evaluate tender requirements.
- Engaging with clients and stakeholders to identify service needs and develop cost-effective, planned and reactive maintenance strategies.
- Preparing accurate cost estimates by inputting labour resources, materials, and specialist contractor prices into the Estimating Programme.
- Developing bid strategies in collaboration with the business development team to optimise contract award success.
- Participating in tender finalisation meetings to evaluate and refine proposals.
- Supporting procurement and operations teams during contract mobilisation.
- Building comprehensive market knowledge, including competitor analysis and delivery strategy options.
About You
Essential Criteria:
- Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in either Mechanical, HVAC or Electrical Services trades and with a minimum of two years experience in an estimation role post trade qualification or Building Services qualification HNC/HND with a minimum of two years experience in an estimating role.
- Demonstrate strong communication and technical skills.
- Experience working with a computer-based cost management system, as well as proficient in the use of Microsoft excel & Word.
- The ability to positively engage with clients to gain an understanding of their current delivery model with a view to tailoring our bid to ensure best strategic delivery, value for money and first best in class service.
- Wide experience in the hard services industry, including mechanical, electrical, building fabric and specialist maintenance
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Desirable Criteria:
- Comprehensive understanding of the marketplace, competitors and potential growth opportunities.
- Experience estimating Planned & Reactive maintenance contracts.
- Experience in minor maintenance project works.
- Experience in new energy efficient low carbon technologies.
- Previous experience and knowledge of NEC3, NEC4, JCT & GC Works contracts
- Experience delivering maintenance services including Mechanical, Electrical and other specialist services would be advantageous e.g., catering, air conditioning, gas etc.
Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants.
Our Commitment
We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.
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