Estimator

Mitie; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in fire protection is seeking an experienced Estimator for their Sales & Estimating Department. The role involves analyzing blueprints, liaising with clients, and developing installation proposals for fire protection systems across the UK and Europe. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and technical knowledge of fire protection standards. The position offers benefits including a company car and private medical cover.

Benefits

Company Car

25 Days holiday

Life Insurance

Private Medical Cover

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Experience within the fire protection sector is essential.
• Ability to analyse blueprints & specifications for estimating.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and specifications.
• Liaise with clients for project discussions.
• Build relationships with clients.
• Survey to gather information for estimates.
• Contact suppliers for project-specific costs.
• Utilize CAD software for design.
• Prepare detailed proposal documents.
• Monitor quotations and obtain client feedback.
• Engage with other departments regularly.
• Conduct internal handover meetings.

Skills

Technical understanding of international fire protection standards

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proven IT skills with MS Office

Friendly personality

Strong commercial awareness

Willingness to travel

Job description

Location: the role is based out of the Stourbridge Office

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 4pm, but flexibility is required.

Salary depending on experience.

Argus Fire launched in 1982, is now part of the Mitie Group. We are the UK's class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems. We design, install, and maintain all types of automatically operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects through to servicing small standalone products. We currently have over 200 employees and have offices based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London.

Despite our ongoing success, we are never content on standing still and continue to re-invest significant amounts into the development of our products, services and platforms.

Why Join Us?

Come and work with a talented, motivated, and friendly group of like-minded colleagues. Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues. Be part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeships futures and ongoing learning and development.

We are looking for an experienced Estimator, with previous experience within the fire protection sector, to join our busy Sales and Estimating Team.

Estimator – Mechanical Systems

As an Estimator within our Sales & Estimating Department, you will analyse blueprints & specifications to develop installation proposals in line with client requirements. This role is specific to mechanical projects, and will involve 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 Argus Fire 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