Estimator - Passive Fire Protection

Mitchell Maguire; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Estimator specialized in Passive Fire Protection. The ideal candidate will manage estimations for fire door installations and related services, ensuring quotations are competitive while maintaining relationships with subcontractors and clients. Strong organizational skills and experience in the fire protection sector are essential. The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, complemented by a discretionary bonus and employee benefits such as a pension and annual leave.

Benefits

NEST pension

22 days annual leave

IT suite

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within passive fire protection or fire doors.
• Must be computer literate, particularly with Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Estimate a range of passive fire protection services.
• Produce and review cost-effective quotations.
• Build relationships with contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Prepare and oversee project budgets and cost plans.
• Carry out risk and value management.

Skills

Experience in passive fire protection

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Estimator - Passive Fire Protection

Job Title: Estimator - Passive Fire Protection

Job reference Number: (phone number removed)

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Fire Stopping, Fire Doors, Fire Curtains, Domestic Fire Curtains, Smoke Curtain, Fire Control, Smoke Control, Fire Doors, Fire Prevention, Domestic, Homeowners, Private Homeowners, Developers, Architects, Main Contractors

Location: Home based

Remuneration: £50,000 - £60,000 + discretionary bonus

Benefits: NEST pension, 22 days annual leave, IT suite

Role Responsibilities

• Estimator position dealing with a range passive fire protection services such as fire door installation, fire stopping installation and maintenance works
• Producing and reviewing quotations and ensuring they are cost effective and competitive
• Building relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Preparing and overseeing project budget and cost plans
• Carrying out risk and value management
• Working closely with Senior Management and the External Sales team
• Overall responsibility for the costing of quotation and tender returns
• Estimating for projects ranging in value up to ~£200k

Ideal Applicant

• Must have experience as an Estimator within passive fire protection, fire doors or fire stopping
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills)
• Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal
• Must be a great team player
• High levels of organisation