At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead estimating for fire protection projects and manage a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a leading firm in passive fire protection with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel expenses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on diverse projects and build valuable industry relationships.
- Why this job: Make a difference in safety while developing your career in a growing industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in estimating, ideally in fire or security sectors, with people management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Estimating Manager, Fire Stopping, Fire Doors, Fire Curtains, Domestic Fire Curtains, Smoke Curtain, Fire Control, Smoke Control, Fire Preventions, Domestic, Homeowners, Private Homeowners, Developers, Architects, Main Contractors
Commutable to: Guildford area
Remuneration: £45,000 - £55,000
Benefits: Travel expenses, Comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities
- Estimator position dealing with a range of passive fire protection services such as fire door installation, fire stopping installation and maintenance works
- Producing and reviewing quotations and ensuring they are cost effective and competitive
- Ensuring a consistent pipeline of enquiries, quotations and live projects across the business
- Managing, supporting and developing an internal team of estimators, ensuring workloads and performance levels are effectively maintained
- Visiting projects nationally, typically 2-3 days per month
- Allocating incoming tenders across the internal team, ensuring deadlines, priorities and client requirements are met efficiently
- Building relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
- Preparing and overseeing project budget and cost plans
- Carrying out risk and value management
- Overall responsibility for the costing of quotation and tender returns
- Projects typically range from £50k – £1m
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience as an Estimator within the construction industry
- Highly advantageous to have experience within the fire or security sectors
- Ideal candidates will possess people management experience
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills)
- Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal
- Great team player
- High levels of organisation
Estimating Manager – Passive Fire Protection in Guildford, Surrey employer: Energy Jobline CVL
Join a well-established property maintenance contractor in Birmingham, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture and the opportunity for career progression. With benefits such as a company van, fuel card, and ongoing training, this role not only offers stability but also the chance to develop your skills in a hands-on environment backed by an experienced office team. Experience a rewarding career with guaranteed annual leave and social events that foster a strong team spirit.
