Estimator – Fire Doors

Bimplus; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Annual leave

Travel expenses

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bimplus in Kent is seeking an Estimator or Assistant Estimator to strengthen its Remediation Division and grow within the fire door and passive fire protection sector. The role suits someone early in their estimating career, offering exposure to tenders and pricing across refurbishment projects.

You’ll work with an experienced commercial team, gaining estimating experience, with progression opportunities and support for further professional qualifications. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator or Assistant Estimator.
• Experience in fire doors and passive fire protection.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Keen to develop a long-term career within estimating.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates and tenders primarily for fire door works.
• Assisting with pricing of associated firestopping and passive fire protection works.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Assisting with tender submissions and pricing.
• Liaising with suppliers, clients and internal teams.
• Supporting the wider commercial team with estimating activities.

Skills

Estimating experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Understanding drawings & specs

Job description

A well-established passive fire protection contractor is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an Estimator based from their Kent office to support its growing Remediation Division.

The role would suit an Assistant Estimator or early-career Estimator looking to develop their experience within the fire door and passive fire protection sector. The successful candidate will primarily work on fire door remediation and installation tenders, with some exposure to associated firestopping works.

You’ll work alongside an experienced commercial team, gaining valuable estimating experience across a range of refurbishment and remediation projects, with excellent opportunities for career progression and further professional qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates and tenders primarily for fire door works
• Assisting with pricing of associated firestopping and passive fire protection works
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assisting with tender submissions and pricing
• Liaising with suppliers, clients and internal teams
• Supporting the wider commercial team with estimating activities

About You

• Previous experience as an Estimator or Assistant Estimator
• Experience in fire doors and passive fire protection
• Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Keen to develop a long-term career within estimating
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Kent-based office
• Pension contributions
• Private healthcare following successful completion of probation
• Annual leave
• Travel expenses from office to site
• Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home, subject to experience and suitability
• Excellent career progression and further qualification opportunities