Lead Estimator: Passive Fire Protection Projects

Checkmate Fire Solutions; Harlow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holidays

Birthday off (after probation)

Training Academy access

Recognition programs

Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions in Harlow, Essex is seeking a commercially minded Estimator to join our growing team. You will prepare detailed estimates for passive fire protection projects, lead tender pricing and collaborate with clients, suppliers and operations to secure profitable work.

You will develop pricing strategies, attend site visits and contribute to handover to delivery, with emphasis on accurate costing, standards compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction estimating and project costing.
• Excellent commercial awareness and numerical/analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed and accurate estimates for passive fire protection projects.
• Leading pricing for tenders and large-scale bids.
• Working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and operational teams.
• Developing competitive pricing strategies, rate schedules and cost models.
• Attending site visits, surveys and pre-contract meetings.
• Supporting the successful handover of projects from estimating through to delivery.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our estimating and commercial processes.

Skills

Estimating

Costing

Excel

Numerical analysis

Client liaison

Cost modelling

Tools

Excel

Job description

Checkmate Fire Solutions in Harlow, Essex is seeking a commercially minded Estimator to join our growing team. You will prepare detailed estimates for passive fire protection projects, lead tender pricing and collaborate with clients, suppliers and operations to secure profitable work.

You will develop pricing strategies, attend site visits and contribute to handover to delivery, with emphasis on accurate costing, standards compliance and continuous improvement.