Fire Doors Estimator

Pyra Recruitment Group Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyra Recruitment Group Ltd, on behalf of a client, is seeking a Fire Doors Estimator to join their Lincoln-based team. You will prepare accurate tenders, take-offs from drawings, and manage enquiries for fire door projects.

This role suits someone with 2–3 years estimating in passive fire protection, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, client-facing approach. Office-based in Lincoln with steady deadlines and close collaboration with the contracts team.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–3 years estimating experience in the passive fire protection industry.
• Good understanding of fire doors and passive fire protection.
• Able to read drawings, surveys and specifications and produce accurate take-offs.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and tender submissions for fire door works.
• Take accurate off takes from drawings, surveys and specifications.
• Calculate costs for labour, materials, plant and preliminaries.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and project requirements.
• Identify gaps or discrepancies in tender information and resolve queries before submission.
• Review specifications to ensure estimates reflect the scope of works.
• Collaborate with the wider team to complete tenders accurately and meet deadlines.
• Hand over successful tenders to Contracts Team with clear pricing breakdown.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Excel

Communication

Job description

Fire Doors Estimator

Location: Lincoln, office-based

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

The Role

PYRA Construction Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Fire Doors Estimator to join their team based in Lincoln.

This opportunity would suit someone with approximately two to three years' estimating experience and a good understanding of fire doors and passive fire protection. You will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive tenders, managing enquiries and supporting the smooth handover of successful projects to the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and tender submissions for fire door works.
• Complete accurate take-offs from drawings, surveys and specifications.
• Calculate costs for labour, materials, plant, access requirements and preliminaries.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and clarify project requirements.
• Identify gaps or discrepancies in tender information and resolve queries before submission.
• Review specifications and ensure estimates accurately reflect the required scope of works.
• Work closely with the wider team to ensure tenders are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Hand over successful tenders to the Contracts Team and Quantity Surveyor, providing a clear and well-documented pricing breakdown.

Experience and Skills Required

• Approximately two to three years' estimating experience within the passive fire protection industry.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of fire doors.
• Confidence reading drawings, surveys and specifications and producing accurate take-offs.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An organised and methodical approach, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• A confident and proactive communicator who is comfortable contacting clients, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain information, resolve queries and progress tenders.
• Ability to work office-based in Lincoln.

Desirable Experience

• Understanding of third-party accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant fire door standards and current fire safety legislation.

Salary and Location

• Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Location: Lincoln.
• Working arrangement: Office-based.