CPFP MTO Specialist

PPG; Shildon; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global coatings company is seeking a Fire Protection Coatings Specialist to join their team in the UK. You will be responsible for producing estimates for STEELGUARD products, collaborating with sales teams, and working on technical specifications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and experience in steel quantity estimation. This role offers remote working flexibility and a competitive salary with additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews

Flexible remote working

Bonus structure of 9%

Company mobile & laptop

Upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years background in Structural Steel Quantity Estimation or related fields.
• Experience with CAD and BIM tools preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support sales teams by producing accurate estimates for fire protection.
• Coordinate project specifications and product recommendations.
• Perform detailed material take-offs using estimation software.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering (B.E Civil or Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD (2D/3D)

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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-offs 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 OÙffice, 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 effectively, 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.