Estimator

Mitie; Greater London, Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Fire, part of Mitie Group, seeks an experienced Estimator for mechanical fire protection projects. You will analyse blueprints and client specs to develop installation proposals across UK & Europe, with a focus on fixed-fire systems.

Role involves liaising with clients, attending meetings, and coordinating with other departments. Travel across the UK and overseas is required; knowledge of LPC/BSEN standards is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experienced Estimator in fire protection sector.
• Ability to analyse blueprints and specifications.
• Strong client-facing and meetings skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and drawings.
• Liaise with clients and attend meetings to discuss projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Survey and collect information to inform estimates where required.
• Use CAD to develop blueprints and prelim design for estimates.
• Develop a fixed estimate using in-house tools.
• Prepare detailed proposal documents with deliverables.
• Track quotations and provide feedback and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with projects, commercial and design teams.

Skills

Estimating

Fire protection

Client liaison

Mechanical projects

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Location: The role can be based from either our Stourbridge office or London (The Shard) 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

As an Estimator within in 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
• -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