Remedials Estimator

Mitie Group; Coggeshall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Fire, now part of the Mitie Group, seeks an experienced Estimator for its Sales & Estimating team. You will analyse blueprints and specifications to develop installation proposals for fixed fire fighting systems across the UK and Europe, liaising with clients and suppliers to inform accurate estimates.

Applicants should have fire protection sector experience, knowledge of relevant standards, and willingness to travel. A UK driving licence and DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Experienced Estimator in the fire protection sector.
• Technical understanding of international fire protection standards: LPC/ BSEN12845, BS9251, BS5306, BS9990, FM & NFPA systems.
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points).
• DBS check required.
• Willingness to travel UK & overseas.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Proven IT skills with MS Office packages.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Analyse blueprints & specifications to develop installation proposals in line with client requirements.
• Review tender documents including project specific consultant specifications & drawings.
• Liaise with clients & attend meetings to discuss projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Survey and obtain key information to inform estimates.
• Contact suppliers to obtain project 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.

Skills

Estimating

Fire protection

CAD software

MS Office

Client liaison

UK travel

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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., 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

We are looking for an experienced Estimator, with previous experience within the fire protection sector, to join our busy Sales and Estimating Team, 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.

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.