CPFP MTO Specialist

PPG; Oxford; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global coatings company seeks a Fire Protection Coatings Specialist to join their estimation team. This role involves producing estimates for fire protection coatings on steel structures while coordinating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of related experience, emphasizing effective communication and technical knowledge. Flexible working options and competitive compensation are offered.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Flexible remote working

Bonus structure

Company mobile & laptop

Upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Structural Steel Quantity Estimation.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with CAD and structural engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate estimates of intumescent paint thickness.
• Coordinate with project teams to recommend correct products.
• Maintain daily project tracker and enquiry register.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical knowledge in fire protection

Reading engineering drawings

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering (B.E Civil or Mechanical)

Tools

PlanSwift

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

3D BIM tools

Job description

Fire Protection Coatings Specialist

UK Based | Remote

Full time | Permanent

As a Fire Protection Coatings Specialist, you will be working in a global passive fire protection estimation team, interpreting the customer’s exact requirements to produce an estimate of STEELGUARD product requirements and/or specification requirements. You will excel in effective communication, offering estimates to the customer, sales team, and project tracking in order to assist the Estimation and Sales Team to ensure estimates are converted to orders.

What we can offer:

• Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews
• Flexible remote working
• Bonus structure of 9%
• Company mobile & laptop
• Excellent exposure and upskilling opportunities within a global organisation

What you will be doing:

• Support global, regional, and local sales teams by producing accurate estimates of intumescent paint thickness and quantities required to fire-protect steel structures.
• Coordinate with the project specification team, BDM, and/or field technical specialists to understand project requirements and recommend the correct product for each application.
• Perform detailed material take-oƯs using PlanSwift software.
• Extract and interpret critical information from engineering drawings and bills of materials/quantities using AutoCAD (2D/3D) and BIM-based software to support accurate estimation tasks.
• Calculate technically correct STEELGUARD products thicknesses using Quantifire.
• Maintain and update the daily project tracker and enquiry register.
• Continuously enhance your technical knowledge in areas such as steel structure design, Cellulosic & Hydrocarbon Fire protection.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Engineering (B.E Civil – desirable, or Mechanical).
• Min. +3yrs background in industries such as Structural Steel Quantity Estimation, Steel Drawings, Mechanical Engineering, Steel Design & Fabrication, Architecture, or Passive Fire Protection/Intumescent Coatings.
• Previous experience as a Structural Steel Quantity Surveyor/Estimator is preferable.
• Hands-on experience with CAD, Microsoft OƯice, and ideally 3D BIM tools.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural engineering and architectural drawings, with a broad knowledge of structural steelwork and general engineering principles.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather all necessary technical details for accurate project quantification.
• Ability to quantify steelwork materials in a structured, listed format is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of paint technology, particularly STEELGUARD products, along with knowledge of passive fire protection principles (desirable).
• Strong ability to manage time eƯectively, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and collaborate well within a team environment.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.