Fire Protection Estimator – Mechanical Projects

Mitie; Stourbridge, Manchester, Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Fire, now part of the Mitie Group, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Sales & Estimating Team in a role focused on mechanical projects and fixed fire fighting system estimates for UK and European markets.

You will analyse blueprints, specifications and tender documents, liaise with clients, survey as needed, and develop detailed proposals. Travel across the UK and overseas is required, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator in fire protection sector.
• Ability to analyse blueprints and specifications.
• Willingness to travel UK & overseas.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents including project specific consultant specifications & drawings.
• Liaising with clients & attending meetings to discuss projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Where required, survey and obtain key information to inform estimates.
• Contacting suppliers to obtain project specific costs.
• Utilise computer aided design software to develop blueprints and preliminary design to inform the estimate.
• Utilise in house calculation software to develop a fixed estimate.
• Develop a detailed proposal document complete with associated deliverables where applicable.
• Monitor and progress submitted quotations to obtain client feedback, negotiate & prepare win/loss KPIs and lessons learnt.
• Regular Dialogue with other departments across the business including, but not limited to, projects, commercial and design.
• Internal handover meetings upon project award.
• Technical understanding of international fire protection related standards including LPC / BSEN12845, BS9251, BS5306, BS9990, FM & NFPA Systems.
• Experience within the special hazard market would be beneficial, but not essential
• Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
• Can demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and efficiency
• Proven IT skills with experience of MS office packages
• Friendly and outgoing personality with the natural ability to engage with customers/clients representing Argus Fire professionally and positively
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK & overseas
• Strong commercial awareness with demonstrable numerical skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Full UK driving license with less than 6 points

Skills

Estimating

Client liaison

Tender analysis

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Project coordination

Tools

CAD software

In-house calculation software

MS Office

Job description

Argus Fire, now part of the Mitie Group, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Sales & Estimating Team in a role focused on mechanical projects and fixed fire fighting system estimates for UK and European markets.

You will analyse blueprints, specifications and tender documents, liaise with clients, survey as needed, and develop detailed proposals. Travel across the UK and overseas is required, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.