Senior Estimator

Are you a detail-focused estimator ready to shape the future of fire protection in a leading engineering business? At Kilnbridge, we\’re looking for an Estimator who can bring technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and a collaborative mindset to our Passive Fire Protection team.

Why Kilnbridge?

We take on some of the UK\’s most complex engineering and construction challenges, and we do it with integrity, teamwork, and purpose. As an employee-owned business, every team member has a personal stake in our success. That means your work directly contributes to our growth, innovation, and reputation.

We live by our values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. If these resonate with you, you\’ll feel right at home here.

What You\’ll Be Doing

You\’ll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for passive fire protection systems. Your role will include:

• Reviewing tender documents and preparing bid/no-bid assessments
• Producing detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities, and proposals
• Collaborating with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and standards
• Managing risk assessments and identifying commercial opportunities
• Supporting business development and client engagement
• Mentoring junior estimators and supporting team development

What We\’re Looking For

We\’re looking for someone with at least three years of experience in passive fire protection or a related field, with a strong understanding of estimating, tendering, and cost planning. You may hold a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, and IFE Level 2 or 3 in Passive Fire Protection is a bonus. You\’ll be confident working with NEC or JCT contracts, producing accurate pricing, and managing supplier relationships. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. You\’ll also be a team player who can support others while managing your own workload effectively.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• 25 Days Holiday and Paid Volunteering days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Profit Sharing Bonus Scheme
• A key role in a forward-thinking, employee-owned business
• Opportunities to shape estimating processes and influence project outcomes
• A culture that values your expertise and supports your development

Ready to take the next step?

If you\’re looking for a role where your engineering skills will make a real difference, we\’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that\’s building something exceptional.

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We strive to attract, develop, engage and retain a diverse mix of talent that reflects the communities and stakeholders we serve. We are also open to discussing flexible working options where suitable.

We are committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment process. Let us know at any stage if you require reasonable adjustments, and we\’ll do our best to accommodate. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, or marital status.