Estimator

One to One personnel Limited; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in Brentwood is seeking an Estimator to join their Commercial team. The successful candidate will oversee the estimation of materials and labor for significant projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This full-time position offers a salary of £35,000 to £50,000, along with perks like private medical insurance and profit sharing.

Benefits

Company Pension

Onsite parking

Life insurance four times salary

Private medical insurance via Bupa

Profit Sharing

Sick pay – after 3 months’ probation

24 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in estimating or commercial surveying, ideally within fire protection or construction.
• Strong understanding of building components such as slabs, walls, doors, ceilings, voids, and M&E services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Price tenders and direct enquiries for fire door and passive fire protection services.
• Estimate materials and labour costs, and prepare project programmes.
• Attend site visits and client meetings to finalise project details.

Skills

Estimating

Commercial surveying

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in passive fire protection

Tools

CostX

Bolster

Job description

Overview

Estimator

Brentwood | £35,000 – £50,000 | Mon 8:00 – 17:00

An ambitious and fast-growing organisation is on the lookout for a driven and detail-oriented Estimator to join its Commercial team. This full-time, office-based position offers the chance to work on high-value projects, some reaching up to £1 million, and play a key role in shaping the success of exciting ventures across the UK.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where innovation, precision, and growth are at the heart of everything they do. If you're ready to take ownership of your work, expand your expertise, and thrive in a company that values your contribution, this is the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Price tenders and direct enquiries for fire door and passive fire protection (PFP) services under JCT and NEC contracts
• Estimate materials and labour costs, and prepare project programmes
• Attend site visits and client meetings to finalise project details
• Use software tools (e.g., Bolster, OneTrace) to run survey reports, prepare defect schedules, Bills of Quantities, and mark up drawings
• Compile pricing clarifications and tender breakdowns for client review

What you’ll need

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in estimating or commercial surveying, ideally within fire protection or construction
• Strong understanding of building components such as slabs, walls, doors, ceilings, voids, and M&E services
• Familiarity with cloud-based estimating software (e.g., CostX, Bolster)
• Excellent communication, numerical, and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in passive fire protection (desirable – training provided)

The Package

• £35,000 - £50,000- depending on experience
• Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Company Pension
• Onsite parking
• Life insurance four times salary
• Private medical insurance via Bupa
• Profit Sharing
• Sick pay – after 3 months’ probation
• 24 days holiday plus Christmas closure