Senior Estimator: Passive Fire Protection & Tendering

Checkmate Fire Solutions

Harlow

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions in Harlow, Essex, is seeking a commercially driven Estimator to join our team. You will prepare detailed estimates for passive fire protection projects and lead pricing for tenders, ensuring profitability and competitive bids.

You will work closely with clients, suppliers and operational teams, develop pricing strategies and cost models, attend site visits, and support handover from estimating to delivery while identifying process improvements.

Qualifications

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.

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.