Estimator

Amida Consulting Solutions Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety solutions provider based in Dudley is seeking a skilled Estimator. The role involves analyzing blueprints, estimating project costs, and liaising with clients for fire detection and suppression projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of fire protection standards and excellent organizational skills. Benefits include a company car, 25 days holiday, and private medical cover.

Benefits

Company Car

25 Days holiday

Life Insurance

Private Medical Cover

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Experience within the special hazard market is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and overseas.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents including specifications and drawings.
• Liaise with clients to discuss projects.
• Build relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Survey and gather key information for estimates.
• Contact suppliers for project-specific costs.
• Utilize CAD software for preliminary design.

Skills

Technical understanding of fire protection standards

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proven IT skills (MS Office)

Friendly personality

Numerical skills

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

Overview

Estimator
Dudley, West Midlands
Sector Experience: Fire Protection
Salary: £Competitive + Company Car

The Client
They are a leading provider of innovative fire safety solutions, specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of advanced fire detection and suppression systems. With a commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the company delivers tailored, high-quality services across various sectors, ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards. Their expert team leverages cutting-edge technology to offer reliable, efficient, and discreet fire protection solutions that blend seamlessly into any environment.

Role overview: As an Estimator within the Sales & Estimating Department, you will analyse blueprints and specifications to develop installation proposals in line with client requirements. This role is specific to mechanical projects and involves estimating and selling fixed fire fighting systems for a range of markets within the UK & Europe.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents including project specific consultant specifications & drawings
• Liaising with clients & attending meetings to discuss projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients
• Where required, survey and obtain key information to inform estimates
• Contacting suppliers to obtain project specific costs
• Utilise computer aided design software to develop blueprints and preliminary design to inform the estimate
• Utilise in house calculation software to develop a fixed estimate
• Develop a detailed proposal document complete with associated deliverables where applicable
• Monitor and progress submitted quotations to obtain client feedback, negotiate & prepare win/loss KPIs and lessons learnt
• Regular dialogue with other departments across the business including, but not limited to, projects, commercial and design
• Internal handover meetings upon project award

Essential Skills

• Technical understanding of international fire protection related standards including LPC / BSEN12845, BS9251, BS5306, BS9990, FM & NFPA Systems
• Experience within the special hazard market would be beneficial, but not essential
• Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
• Can demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and efficiency
• Proven IT skills with experience of MS Office packages
• Friendly and outgoing personality with the natural ability to engage with customers/clients representing the company professionally and positively
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK & overseas
• Strong commercial awareness with demonstrable numerical skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Full UK driving license with less than 6 points
• DBS check required

Benefits

• Company Car
• 25 Days holiday
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Cover
• Company Pension

Please consider this role if you are currently a Proposals Engineer, Estimator, Tendering Engineer, Bid Engineer, Estimator, Proposals Co-ordinator, Sales Support Engineer, Tender Co-ordinator within the Fire Protection Industry

For information on the role please call Giles Churchill - Director - Fire at Amida Solutions on (phone number removed). I am available to book calls in from 8am to 8pm Mon to Fri & Weekends