Estimator
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Estimator
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for an experienced Estimator to join the Sales and Estimating Team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group). This is a full-time, on-site role based in Stourbridge. Closing date: 29 May 2026.
About the Role
As an Estimator within the Sales & Estimating Department, you will analyse blueprints & specifications to develop installation proposals in line with client requirements. This role is specific to mechanical projects and involves estimating and selling fixed fire fighting systems for a range of markets within the UK & Europe.
Responsibilities
- Review tender documents including project specific consultant specifications & drawings
- Liaising with clients & attending meetings to discuss projects
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients
- Where required, survey and obtain key information to inform estimates
- Contacting suppliers to obtain project specific costs
- Utilise computer aided design software to develop blueprints and preliminary design to inform the estimate
- Utilise in house calculation software to develop a fixed estimate
- Develop a detailed proposal document complete with associated deliverables where applicable
- Monitor and progress submitted quotations to obtain client feedback, negotiate & prepare win/loss KPIs and lessons learnt
- Regular Dialogue with other departments across the business including, but not limited to, projects, commercial and design
- Internal handover meetings upon project award
Essential Skills
- Technical understanding of international fire protection related standards including LPC / BSEN12845, BS9251, BS5306, BS9990, FM & NFPA Systems
- Experience within the special hazard market would be beneficial, but not essential
- Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
- Can demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and efficiency
- Proven IT skills with experience of MS office packages
- Friendly and outgoing personality with the natural ability to engage with customers/clients representing [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] professionally and positively
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK & overseas
- Strong commercial awareness with demonstrable numerical skills
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Full UK driving license with less than 6 points
- DBS check required
Benefits
- Company Car
- 25 Days holiday
- Life Insurance
- Private Medical Cover
- Company Pension
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance via Salary Finance, and access to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. We also offer high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, enhanced pension contributions, and a save-as-you-earn scheme. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan and recognition awards with cash prizes are also available.
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