Who are we?
Murphy’s Building Services Ltd (MBS.uk) are a commercial maintenance contractor operating across London, the M25 and the wider Southeast of England. We specialise in delivering a wide range of niche maintenance and repair services, supporting clients across multiple sectors.
At MBS.uk, no two days are the same. Our engineers work across a diverse portfolio of environments, from industrial estates and retail parks to corporate office spaces and high-profile landmark buildings. We are proud to support an enviable client base, often operating within prestigious and high-demand environments where quality, reliability and professionalism are essential.
We do not operate on building sites, our focus is on live environments; providing reactive and planned maintenance solutions that keep our clients’ facilities safe, operational, and performing at their best.
Date: 7th July 2026
Position: Estimator / Surveyor (Full-time)
Reports To: Head Office in Dunmow, Essex
Role Overview:
We are recruiting for an Estimator / Surveyor to join our ever growing and close-knit team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate must be experienced within hard FM maintenance services and able to accurately cost / price such works, producing quotations and submitting via client online intranet systems. Additionally, they should be able and willing to travel to onsite surveys, across the Southeast; generally, a 70 mile radius from our head office in Dunmow, Essex. As well as estimating, the desired candidate would support the Operations Director within the business, snagging works where required and managing operatives etc.
The preferred candidate should have a broad understanding of building maintenance (fabric and/or M&E); an understanding of passive fire protection would also be advantageous to the candidate.
Company vehicle, fuel card, work phone, and uniform are provided as standard; company pension provided after completion of initial probationary period.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Cost Estimation
- Calculate costs for labour, materials, tools, and plant etc.
- Request and assess subcontractor quotes for specialised services, applying markup etc.
- Prepare detailed and itemised cost estimation, as formal quotations.
- Ensure estimates align with industry standards and best practices.
- Review project plans and specifications to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with engineers, and customers to gather necessary information for accurate estimates.
2. Site Inspections & Assessments
- Conduct onsite site surveys and review maintenance requirements.
- Identify potential issues that could impact costs, allowing for contingencies as required.
- Document findings and recommend cost-effective solutions.
- Include caveats and assumptions, where required.
3. Operational Assistance
- Liaising with remote operatives to understand requests etc.
- Snagging and inspections of completed works.
- Managing operatives, setting expectations.
Salary:
- £55,000 to £65,000 per annum (subject to experience)
- Bonus scheme
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00am to 16:30pm
Attributes / Previous Experience:
- Previous experience in commercial maintenance
- Previous experience in hard FM services
- Personable and friendly
- Full driving license
- Length of service
Individual Competencies:
- Good organisation skills
- Good communication skills
- Care and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Flexible and adaptable
- Pride in work
- Phone competence
- Computer competency
- Team player
- Honesty and trustworthy
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Maintenance / Estimating / Contract Management: 5 years minimum (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
Experience:
- Maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
- Project management: 3 years (preferred)
- Facilities maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
