Estimator – Fire Remediation

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment partners with a leading specialist contractor operating within fire safety, remediation and life safety sectors, seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team in London.

You will price fire remediation, passive fire protection, fire doors, compartmentation and life safety upgrades, liaise with clients and internal teams, and support handover with a focus on accuracy and value.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety, remediation or related construction estimating.
• Strong knowledge of building safety regulations and fire compliance.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and survey reports.
• Excellent numerical, commercial and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software.

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 experience

Fire safety knowledge

Drawings interpretation

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

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