Commercial Fire Sprinkler Estimator/Designer

Magenta Recruitment Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Mentoring opportunities

Diverse role development

Job summary

Magenta International is seeking a Commercial Fire Sprinkler Estimator/Designer to join our growing sprinkler division in West Sussex/Rochester, Kent. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, review drawings, and support tendering processes for commercial sprinkler installations.

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, you will work with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors, mentor trainees, and, with experience, take on managerial responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Proficiency with CAD software and sprinkler design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial proposals for commercial fire sprinkler projects.
• Review technical specifications, drawings and tender documents to establish project requirements.
• Measure and quantify sprinkler heads, pipework, fittings and materials.
• Carry out site surveys and assessments where required.
• Calculate project costs and assess contract values.
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors for quotations.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers through estimating and tendering.
• Prepare tender documentation, submittals, proposals and presentations.
• Assist with sprinkler system design and review of technical drawings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Commercial Fire Sprinkler Estimator/Designer

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: West Sussex/Rochester, Kent

The Role

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager

We are looking for a Commercial Fire Sprinkler Estimator/Designer to join our growing Sprinkler Division.

The successful candidate will play an important role in preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing technical project requirements and supporting the tendering process for commercial fire sprinkler installations.

Working closely with Pre-Construction Manager, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Subcontractors and Suppliers, you will help ensure that estimates and proposals meet project specifications and commercial requirements.

There will also be opportunities to mentor departmental trainees and take on managerial responsibilities, depending on your experience and career aspirations.

We welcome applications from candidates with strong commercial sprinkler estimating experience, design expertise or a combination of both.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial proposals for commercial fire sprinkler projects.
• Review technical specifications, drawings and tender documentation to establish project requirements.
• Measure and quantify sprinkler heads, pipework, fittings and associated materials.
• Carry out site surveys and assessments where required.
• Calculate project costs and assess contract values.
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Liaise with project managers, project engineers, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the estimating and tendering process.
• Prepare tender documentation, technical submittals, proposals and presentations.
• Assist with sprinkler system design and the review of technical drawings, where applicable.
• Ensure estimates and supporting documentation reflect relevant project specifications and industry standards.
• Mentor and support departmental trainees.
• Take on managerial responsibilities where appropriate, depending on your experience and aspirations.

Essential requirements:

• A minimum of five years' experience working on commercial fire sprinkler projects.
• Previous experience as a Sprinkler Estimator, Sprinkler Installation Estimating Engineer or in a similar technical role.
• Previous experience within the construction industry, with a good understanding of MEP services.
• A sound understanding of BS EN 12845 and its application to commercial sprinkler systems.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• LPCB qualifications or relevant fire sprinkler industry training.
• Proficiency in CAD software and experience working with sprinkler design drawings.
• Experience preparing tender submissions and technical documentation.
• Previous experience mentoring junior staff or managing a team.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to join a growing commercial fire sprinkler division.
• A varied role with opportunities to develop your technical and commercial expertise.
• Potential progression into a management position for the right candidate

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

For more information contact Danielle Lock at Magenta International