Estimator - Passive Fire Protection

Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Salary: Up to -60,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum 3 days office-based and 2 days working from home
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (1-hour lunch break)
Package: Competitive salary plus benefits

Our client is an established specialist passive fire protection contractor based in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. Working with main contractors, developers, construction companies, building owners and facilities managers, they provide a comprehensive range of passive fire protection solutions across a variety of sectors.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator with a strong background in passive fire protection and the ability to price a wide range of specialist fire protection services.

As Estimator, you will be responsible for reviewing project enquiries, interpreting drawings and specifications, preparing accurate cost estimates and producing competitive tender submissions.
You will need a good understanding of the company''s service offering and previous experience pricing passive fire protection works, ideally covering several of the following areas:

• Fire stopping and service penetrations.
• Cavity barriers and linear gap seals.
• Fire-rated boarding and cladding.
• Intumescent and cementitious coatings.
• Fire door installation and associated works.
• Fire compartmentation surveys and remedial works.
• Fire alarm-related works and associated services.
• Core drilling and grit blasting.

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for passive fire protection projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and technical specifications.
• Measure and quantify materials and labour requirements.
• Price works across the company''s full range of fire protection services.
• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to obtain competitive material pricing.
• Identify project requirements, potential risks, exclusions and variations.
• Prepare and submit competitive tender proposals within required deadlines.
• Work closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure estimates are accurate, achievable and commercially viable.

• Previous experience working as an Estimator within passive fire protection, fire stopping or specialist construction subcontracting.
• Must have experience pricing the types of services outlined above.
• Good technical understanding of passive fire protection systems and applications.
• Knowledge of fire stopping manufacturers, tested systems and installation methods.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Understanding of UK construction contracts and tendering processes.
• Strong commercial awareness, numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Must live within approximately one hour''s travelling distance of the Bourne End office.
• EXCEL is a must. Bluebeam for take off and measures. Preferred but not essential

• Basic salary of up to -60,000, depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• Working hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing specialist contractor.

For more information or to apply, please contact Ellie at Tech-People Recruitment on (phone number removed).
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