Fire Protection Estimator (Passive & Fire Stopping)

GVR Solutions Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth within a specialist contractor

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

GVR Solutions Ltd in Brentwood seeks a Fire Protection Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for passive fire protection and fire-stopping projects. You will review tender docs, take-offs, and price labour, materials and subcontractor costs to ensure timely tender submissions aligned with project requirements.

Ideal candidates will have experience in passive fire protection or related construction disciplines, with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to manage multiple tenders in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator within passive fire protection or fire stopping.
• Strong understanding of passive fire protection systems and installation methods.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience carrying out take-offs, measurements and detailed cost calculations.
• Strong commercial awareness of construction costs, labour rates and material pricing.
• Good communication and negotiation skills when dealing with suppliers, sub-contractors and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet tight deadlines using organised workflow.
• Competent using Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for passive fire protection and fire-stopping projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Take off quantities and measure works from construction drawings and project information.
• Price labour, materials, plant, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Estimate works involving fire stopping and passive protection systems.
• Obtain and review supplier and subcontractor quotations for competitive pricing.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and main contractors to clarify tender requirements.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential variations during tendering.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns, tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Ensure estimates reflect the project scope and fire safety requirements.

Skills

Estimating

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

GVR Solutions Ltd in Brentwood seeks a Fire Protection Estimator to prepare detailed estimates for passive fire protection and fire-stopping projects. You will review tender docs, take-offs, and price labour, materials and subcontractor costs to ensure timely tender submissions aligned with project requirements.

Ideal candidates will have experience in passive fire protection or related construction disciplines, with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to manage multiple tenders in a