Estimator

PSR Solutions; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction firm based in Basildon is looking for an Estimator to join their team. The role involves assessing technical documentation and producing comprehensive costings for fire-stopping and fire door projects. The ideal candidate will have estimating experience in the construction sector and be proficient in Excel and relevant software. This primarily office-based role offers hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate, emphasizing collaboration and compliance in project estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience in passive fire protection or fire doors.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and specifications.
• Methodical and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess drawings and tender information for fire protection works.
• Produce accurate costings for projects.
• Communicate with clients and teams to ensure project scope.

Skills

Estimating experience

Interpreting drawings and specifications

Detail-oriented approach

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel and estimating software

Job description

Role

Due to a consistent rise in confirmed and forthcoming projects, we are seeking to recruit an Estimator to join our expanding team. This position plays a vital role within the business, supporting fire‑stopping and fire door packages from initial enquiry through to project completion. You will collaborate closely with project managers, site personnel, and senior management to ensure all tenders are precise, compliant, and commercially viable.

If you enjoy working with technical documentation, have a strong eye for detail, and want your work to directly contribute to improving building safety, this role would be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess drawings, specifications, surveys, and tender information for fire‑stopping and fire door works
• Produce accurate and comprehensive costings for labour, materials, access solutions, and preliminaries
• Measure and quantify works in accordance with current regulations, manufacturer guidance, and project requirements
• Communicate with clients, suppliers, fire engineers, and internal teams to confirm scope and technical details
• Compile and submit tender returns, including value‑engineered or alternative proposals where appropriate
• Ensure all pricing complies with relevant third‑party accreditation standards (IFC, BlueSky, ASFP best practice)
• Assist with effective handover to project delivery teams, clearly outlining scope, assumptions, and exclusions

What We’re Looking For

• Previous estimating experience within passive fire protection, fire doors, or a related construction sector
• Strong capability to interpret drawings, specifications, and fire strategies
• A methodical, detail‑focused approach to work
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software
• A team‑oriented attitude aligned with a quality‑led, compliance‑focused organisation
• Familiarity with IFC, BlueSky, or ASFP guidance is beneficial but not essential

Location & Working Arrangement

This role is primarily office‑based at our Laindon (Essex) head office, working closely with the wider commercial, project management, and leadership teams. We value collaboration, technical discussion, and consistency in how our estimates are prepared and reviewed.

That said, for the right candidate, hybrid working arrangements may be considered, subject to experience, competence, and the needs of the business. Any hybrid arrangement would be agreed on an individual basis and reviewed periodically to ensure it continues to support quality, compliance, and team integration.