Fire Doors Estimator

Fire Doors Estimator

Location: Lincoln, office-based
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, full-time

The Role

PYRA Construction Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Fire Doors Estimator to join their team based in Lincoln.

This opportunity would suit someone with approximately two to three years' estimating experience and a good understanding of fire doors and passive fire protection. You will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive tenders, managing enquiries and supporting the smooth handover of successful projects to the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare estimates and tender submissions for fire door works.

Complete accurate take-offs from drawings, surveys and specifications.

Calculate costs for labour, materials, plant, access requirements and preliminaries.

Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations and clarify project requirements.

Identify gaps or discrepancies in tender information and resolve queries before submission.

Review specifications and ensure estimates accurately reflect the required scope of works.

Work closely with the wider team to ensure tenders are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Hand over successful tenders to the Contracts Team and Quantity Surveyor, providing a clear and well-documented pricing breakdown.

Experience and Skills Required

Approximately two to three years' estimating experience within the passive fire protection industry.

Practical knowledge and understanding of fire doors.

Confidence reading drawings, surveys and specifications and producing accurate take-offs.

Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

An organised and methodical approach, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.

A confident and proactive communicator who is comfortable contacting clients, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain information, resolve queries and progress tenders.

Ability to work office-based in Lincoln.

Desirable Experience

Understanding of third-party accreditation requirements.

Knowledge of relevant fire door standards and current fire safety legislation.

Salary and Location

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Location: Lincoln.

Working arrangement: Office-based.

How to Apply

If you have estimating experience within passive fire protection and are looking for your next opportunity within fire doors, contact Christie at PYRA Construction Solutions to find out more and discuss your application

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