Job Description:

Fire Protection Estimator

Location: Brentwood
Salary: 40,000 – 45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

Our client is an established specialist contractor operating within the passive fire protection sector, delivering fire protection and fire-stopping solutions across a range of construction and refurbishment projects.

Working with main contractors, subcontractors and other construction professionals, the business provides specialist services designed to protect buildings and help ensure compliance with relevant fire safety standards and building regulations.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to recruit an experienced Fire Protection Estimator to join their team.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for passive fire protection works, reviewing tender documentation, pricing projects and working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure tenders are submitted on time and in line with project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with experience in passive fire protection, fire stopping or a related construction discipline to join an established business with a varied workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed and accurate estimates for passive fire protection and fire-stopping projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Taking off quantities and measuring works from construction drawings and project information.
• Pricing labour, materials, plant, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Estimating works involving fire stopping, including penetration sealing, service penetrations and fire-resistant sealing systems.
• Pricing passive fire protection systems such as fire barriers, cavity barriers, fire-resistant boarding, fire protection to structural steelwork and other associated works, where applicable.
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and main contractors to clarify tender requirements.
• Identifying project risks, exclusions, assumptions and potential variations during the tendering process.
• Preparing detailed cost breakdowns, tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Ensuring estimates reflect the project specification, scope of works and relevant fire safety requirements.
• Reviewing tender revisions and updating estimates where project requirements change.
• Working closely with the commercial and operations teams to ensure a smooth handover of secured projects.
• Supporting the business with value engineering and identifying commercially viable solutions without compromising specification or compliance.
• Maintaining accurate records of tenders, quotations, project costs and estimating information.
• Managing multiple tenders and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Estimator within passive fire protection, fire stopping or a closely related construction discipline.
• Good understanding of passive fire protection systems, products and installation methods.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience carrying out take-offs, measurements and detailed cost calculations.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of construction costs, labour rates and material pricing.
• Good communication and negotiation skills when dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Competent using Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to join an established and growing specialist contractor.
• A varied workload across passive fire protection and fire-stopping projects.
• A supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop within the business.
• Long-term career prospects for the right candidate.