Estimator

The Role

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Estimator to join our FIS team in Harlow. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing costs, developing competitive pricing strategies, and playing a key role in securing profitable work.

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate and commercially sound estimates that support the successful delivery of our projects. Working closely with clients, operational teams, suppliers, and senior managers, you will help ensure that opportunities are priced competitively while maintaining profitability.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for passive fire protection projects and wider business opportunities.
• Support the preparation of large-scale bids and tender submissions.
• Liaise with clients to fully understand project requirements and scope.
• Attend site visits, surveys, and pre-contract meetings as required.
• Work closely with operational teams to understand labour, material, and delivery costs.
• Develop pricing models and rate schedules for different sectors and environments.
• Provide operational teams with clear scope definitions and budget parameters to support successful project delivery.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing.
• Respond to client queries and provide clarification on quotations.
• Develop and maintain pricing schedules to support efficient and consistent quoting of smaller works.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and commercial performance.

About You

• Experience in estimating construction works and applying construction pricing models.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Experience pricing passive fire protection works and fire door projects.
• Knowledge of passive fire compliance requirements and construction industry standards.
• Estimating qualification or equivalent qualification to HND level.

Learning & Development

We are committed to investing in our people and supporting career progression.

You’ll benefit from:

• Generous individual annual training budget.
• Personal Development Plans (“Game Plans”) tailored to your career goals.
• Clear career pathways and progression opportunities.
• Protected Learning Time (minimum half a day per month) dedicated to professional development.
• Sponsorship for relevant professional qualifications and memberships.
• Ongoing support from experienced managers and industry specialists.

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply through the Employment Hero App or reach out to our Recruitment team.