Passive Fire Estimator: Tender & Cost Specialist

Odevo UK; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Training & development

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Firelink Protection Ltd, part of the Odevo Group UK, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing team in the fire protection division. You will manage tender opportunities from enquiry through submission, review drawings and specifications, and prepare accurate, competitive estimates.

The role requires minimum 4 years estimating experience in construction or fire protection, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years estimating experience, ideally within construction, fire protection or a related industry.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated projects from receipt of enquiry through to tender submission.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and employer requirements.
• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates, quotations, cost plans and bills of quantities.
• Obtain, assess and manage quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Respond to client, supplier and subcontractor enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure tenders are completed and submitted within required deadlines.
• Identify risks, opportunities, exclusions and assumptions within tender submissions.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to support a smooth handover following award.
• Monitor live projects and assist in ensuring costs remain in line with forecasts and budgets.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and colleagues.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Construction/estimating qualification or QS experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Firelink Protection Ltd, part of the Odevo Group UK, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing team in the fire protection division. You will manage tender opportunities from enquiry through submission, review drawings and specifications, and prepare accurate, competitive estimates.

The role requires minimum 4 years estimating experience in construction or fire protection, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to travel nationwide.