Senior Estimator

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

The Role

At Checkmate Fire Solutions, we’re continuing to grow and are looking for a commercially driven Estimator to join our team in Harlow, Essex. You will play a key role in securing and delivering profitable work across our expanding business. This is an opportunity to bring your estimating expertise into a specialist environment where quality, technical knowledge and commercial performance really matter.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in construction estimating and project costing
• Excellent commercial awareness and numerical/analytical skills
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience within passive fire protection, fire stopping or fire doors would be highly advantageous
• A good understanding of construction standards and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Someone who is commercially minded, proactive and enjoys working as part of a growing team

Why Join Us

• A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown
• Birthday off (after successful 6-month probationary period)
• Access to continuous learning opportunities & development through our Award-winning Training Academy
• Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and milestones

Recruitment Agencies

Checkmate Fire Solutions does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from any source other than directly from the candidate. We do not accept unsolicited communications or submissions from external recruitment agencies. Any recruitment agency wishing to submit candidates must have a current, duly executed agreement in place with Checkmate Fire Solutions and must be expressly instructed in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy. In the absence of such agreement and written instruction, Checkmate Fire Solutions reserves the right to consider any CV or candidate submission as unsolicited and shall have no obligation to pay any fees, commissions, or other charges in respect of such submission.