Estimator - Passive fire

HOWELLS SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HOWELLS SOLUTIONS LIMITED is seeking a pricing-led professional to manage commercial pricing for passive fire protection tenders. You will oversee information gathering, supplier quotations, and bid documentation to support accurate, competitive tenders.

The role requires experience in NEC/JCT pricing and framework bids, with strong procurement understanding and familiarity with estimating software. A focus on delivering compliant, high-quality bids is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of producing commercial pricing for bids/tenders.
• Knowledge of passive fire projects as main contractor or in bids.
• Strong experience pricing NEC/JCT contracts.
• Understanding of procurement processes, including framework bids.
• Experience with system estimating software; able to prepare tender clarifications and notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide information for inclusion in written bid submissions.
• Liaise with subcontractors/suppliers to obtain competitive quotations for specialist elements.
• Visit prospective projects to verify information in client contracts and gather needed data for tenders.
• Coordinate with the Programme Manager to prepare final tender programmes.
• Attend pre-contract handover, bid, and client meetings during the tender process.

Skills

Pricing tenders

NEC/JCT contracts

Framework bids

Passive fire knowledge

Supply chain coordination

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are pleased to be working with a leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection, delivering high-quality fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works across a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. With a strong reputation for safety, compliance, and excellence, they pride themselves on their commitment to protecting lives and property through superior workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Provide all information necessary for inclusion within the written bid submission.
• Liaise with subcontractors/suppliers to obtain competitive/accurate quotations for specialist elements of the works.
• Visit prospective projects to verify information contained within clients contract documentation and obtain any further information required to produce the tender.
• Liaise with the Programme Manager to ensure all necessary information is provided for the production of the final tender programme.
• Attend pre-contract handover meetings, all necessary bid meetings and client meetings as requested throughout the tender process.

Experience

• You will have a proven track record of producing the commercial pricing.
• Knowledge of Passive Fire projects either acting as main contractor or included in a wider bid
• You will have strong experience in pricing NEC/JCT contracts.
• Understanding of various forms of Procurement Process - including framework bids.
• Knowledge of system estimating software
• Preparation of notes and clarifications for tender submissions
• Demonstrate ability in the pricing of tender Preliminaries
• Ability to resource the tender through the in-depth experience of Supply Chain capacity
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible, family friendly working environment