Fire Protection Estimator

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business in Preston is seeking a Fire Protection Estimator to join their team. This office-based role involves generating sales opportunities, preparing cost estimates, and supporting project delivery in the fire stopping sector. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in sales or estimating within fire protection, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car

Holiday

Pension

Healthcare

Progression opportunities

Great working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or estimating within the fire protection sector.
• Ability to produce accurate cost estimates.
• Confident working in an office environment and liaising with clients.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage sales opportunities within the fire stopping sector.
• Prepare accurate quotations and estimates for projects.
• Liaise with clients and project managers to ensure clarity on scope and requirements.
• Support project delivery and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Sales and estimating experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Fire SProtection Estimator
Preston - Office Based
£32,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Company Car + Holiday + Pension + Healthcare + Progression + Great Working Culture

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Sales or Estimating professional with experience in the fire stopping or passive fire protection sector to join a growing and respected engineering business offering excellent progression opportunities and a supportive working environment.

This company specialises in delivering high-quality fire stopping solutions across a range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Fire Stopping Sales / Estimating professional to the team to help manage new business opportunities, provide accurate cost estimates, and support project delivery and win new business.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with clients, preparing quotations and estimates for fire stopping projects, and supporting the wider operations team. You will work closely with engineers and project managers to ensure all proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with company standards.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sales, estimating, or both within the fire protection/fire stopping industries. Strong communication, attention to detail, and organisational skills are essential. You will also need to be happy working in an office full time.

A great opportunity to join a well-established business where you'll be valued for your expertise and have the chance to progress your career within a growing and dynamic company.

The Role

• Generate and manage sales opportunities within the fire stopping sector
• Prepare accurate quotations and estimates for projects
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and project managers to ensure clarity on scope and requirements
• Support project delivery and maintain strong customer relationships
• Office-based role with occasional site visits as required

The Person

• Experience in sales, estimating, or both within construction, engineering, or fire protection
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate costings
• Confident working in an office-based environment
• Full UK driving licence required