Remedials Estimator

Mitie; Stourbridge, Manchester, Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Fire, now part of the Mitie Group, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Sales & Estimating Team in a role focused on mechanical projects and fixed fire fighting system estimates for UK and European markets.

You will analyse blueprints, specifications and tender documents, liaise with clients, survey as needed, and develop detailed proposals. Travel across the UK and overseas is required, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator in fire protection sector.
• Ability to analyse blueprints and specifications.
• Willingness to travel UK & overseas.

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

Skills

Estimating

Client liaison

Tender analysis

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Project coordination

Tools

CAD software

In-house calculation software

MS Office

Job description

Location: the role is based out of the Stourbridge Office

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 4pm, but flexibility is required.

Salary depending on experience.

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.

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

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