Senior Estimator - Fire Protection

Enginuity Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Passive Fire Protection contractor in London seeks an Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates and support the pre-construction process. The ideal candidate will have experience in fire stopping and fire door projects, strong analytical skills, and the ability to liaise with suppliers. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements within a supportive commercial team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Hybrid flexibility

Supportive commercial team

Consistent project pipeline

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Estimator in the Passive Fire Protection industry.
• Knowledge of fire stopping and fire door installation works.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for fire stopping and fire door projects.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain competitive quotations.
• Work closely with commercial teams for accurate cost planning.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with estimating software

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We're working with a leading Passive Fire Protection contractor who specialise in Fire Door and Fire Stopping projects across London and the South East. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they're now looking to appoint an Estimator to join their commercial team in Central London.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for fire stopping and fire door projects


• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents


• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations


• Prepare tender submissions and support the pre-construction process


• Work closely with the commercial and operations teams to ensure accurate cost planning


• Maintain cost databases and assist with value engineering exercises


• Support business development through pricing strategies and bid support

Requirements

• Proven experience working as an Estimator within the Passive Fire Protection or related construction industry


• Knowledge of fire stopping and fire door installation works


• Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills


• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Excel


• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines


• Team player with a proactive, professional attitude

Benefits

• Competitive salary and package


• Central London office location with hybrid flexibility


• Supportive and established commercial team


• Opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected passive fire contractors with a consistent project pipeline