Estimator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Stourbridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Technical understanding of LPC/BSEN12845, BS9251, BS5306, BS9990, FM & NFPA standards Estimation and proposal development Computer aided design (CAD) software In-house calculation software Strong organisational skills Attention to detail MS Office packages Customer relationship management

FULL DESCRIPTION

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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