Estimator - Fire Remediation

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a specialist fire safety contractor delivering fire remediation, passive fire protection and life safety projects across London and the South East.

You will prepare accurate estimates, review drawings, carry out take-offs, obtain supplier quotations and help shape tender strategies, while liaising with clients and internal teams to drive competitive bids and successful project handovers.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating fire safety and remediation projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and surveys.
• Strong numerical and commercial analysis skills.
• Attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Proficient in MS Office and estimating software.
• Understanding of building safety regulations and fire compliance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate estimates and tender submissions for fire safety and remediation projects
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, surveys and tender documentation
• Carrying out detailed take-offs and pricing exercises
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assessing project risks and identifying value engineering opportunities
• Liaising with clients, consultants and internal teams throughout the tender process
• Supporting commercial and operational teams during project handover
• Assisting in the development of competitive and commercially viable tender strategies

Skills

Estimating

Drawing interpretation

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Estimating software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Hill & Hill Recruitment are working with a leading specialist contractor operating within the fire safety, remediation and life safety sectors.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, our client is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team. The successful candidate will be involved in pricing a diverse range of projects including fire remediation works, passive fire protection, fire door installations and replacements, compartmentation, life safety systems and wider building safety upgrades.

The Role

• Preparing accurate estimates and tender submissions for fire safety and remediation projects
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, surveys and tender documentation
• Carrying out detailed take-offs and pricing exercises
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assessing project risks and identifying value engineering opportunities
• Liaising with clients, consultants and internal teams throughout the tender process
• Supporting commercial and operational teams during project handover
• Assisting in the development of competitive and commercially viable tender strategies

Requirements

• Previous estimating experience within fire safety, remediation, passive fire protection, fire doors, life safety systems or a related construction sector
• Strong understanding of building safety regulations and fire compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and survey reports
• Excellent numerical, commercial and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected specialist contractor
• Strong pipeline of secured projects across London and the South East
• Career progression opportunities within an expanding business
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Involvement in projects that play a vital role in improving building safety and compliance