CPFP MTO Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading coatings manufacturer is seeking a Fire Protection Coatings Specialist to support estimation tasks for their global team. The role requires effective communication with stakeholders, expertise in structural steel estimation, and a degree in Engineering. The company offers competitive salary reviews and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

Flexible remote working

Bonus structure of 9%

Company mobile & laptop

Upskilling opportunities in a global organization

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Structural Steel Quantity Estimation.
• Understanding of passive fire protection principles.
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate estimates of intumescent paint for steel.
• Coordinate with sales and project specification teams.
• Perform detailed material take-offs.
• Analyze engineering drawings for estimation tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical knowledge in fire protection

Ability to read structural drawings

Time 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.