Estimator

Hard Hat Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Passive Fire Estimator to lead the estimating division. This senior position requires managing client portfolios and mentoring a growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of fire products, excellent communication skills, and experience in estimating roles. This role offers a dynamic environment with significant responsibility for team performance and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Passive Fire Estimator within the fire protection industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of passive fire products and systems.
• Experience managing or mentoring a small team.

Responsibilities

• Head up the estimating team for all passive fire projects.
• Delegate workloads and provide guidance to other estimators.
• Manage your own client portfolio, including pricing and quotations.

Skills

Passive Fire Estimator

Technical knowledge of fire products

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Hard Hat Recruitment are seeking an experienced Passive Fire Estimator to lead and develop the estimating division for an established client. This is a senior position where you'll not only manage your own portfolio of clients and tenders, but also oversee and delegate workload across a growing estimating team. You'll take ownership of deadlines, ensure accuracy of quotations, and be a key link between the estimating and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Head up the estimating team for all passive fire projects.
• Delegate workloads and provide guidance to other estimators.
• Manage your own client portfolio, including pricing and quotations.
• Take responsibility for the team's deadlines and accuracy in delivering tenders.
• Liaise closely with the Operations team to ensure smooth workflow from pricing through to delivery.
• Train and mentor new and junior staff as the department expands.
• Report directly to senior management on estimating performance and pipeline activity.
• Maintain and build relationships with key clients and suppliers.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Passive Fire Estimator within the fire protection industry
• Strong technical knowledge of passive fire products and systems (fire stopping, fire doors, intumescent coatings, cavity barriers, compartmentation).
• Experience managing or mentoring a small team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in relevant estimating software and Microsoft Office packages.