Remedials Estimator

Mitie Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days holiday

Life Insurance

Company Pension

Job summary

Argus Fire, now part of Mitie Group, is seeking an experienced Estimator for mechanical systems. You will analyse blueprints and specifications to develop installation proposals aligned with client requirements and will target fixed fire protection systems across the UK and Europe.

The role requires reviewing tender documents, liaising with clients, and traveling to sites as needed. An eye for detail and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Estimator with experience in fire protection sector.
• Strong liaison with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to review tender documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and consultant specifications & drawings.
• Liaise with clients and attend meetings to discuss projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Estimating

Fire protection experience

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Tools

CAD software

In-house estimation software

MS Office

Job description

Why Join Us? Come and work with a talented, motivated, and friendly group of like-minded colleagues. Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues. Be part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeships futures and ongoing learning and development. We are looking for an experienced Estimator, with previous experience within the fire protection sector, to join our busy Sales and Estimating Team Estimator - Mechanical Systems As an Estimator within in our Sales & Estimating Department, you will analyse blueprints & specifications to develop installation proposals in line with client requirements. This role is specific to mechanical projects, and will involve estimating and selling fixed fire fighting systems for a range of markets within the UK & Europe. 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
• DBS check required
  Argus Fire launched in 1982, is now part of the Mitie Group. We are the UK's class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems. We design, install, and maintain all types of automatically operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects through to servicing small standalone products. We currently have over 200 employees and have offices based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London
• Despite our ongoing success, we are never content on standing still and continue to re-invest significant amounts into the development of our products, services and platforms.
• 25 Days holiday
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension