Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

ESTIMATOR – OAK FIRE PROTECTION

ROMFORD / UXBRIDGE / LEICESTER / SOLIHULL

An opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join the team at Galliford Try within our Oak Fire Protection Business.

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for passive fire protection works, including fire stopping, fireproof coatings, fire doors, and compartmentation systems.
• Analyse project drawings, specifications, and tender documents to determine material and labour costs.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies while ensuring profitability.
• Ensure estimates align with fire safety regulations, building codes, and industry standards.
• Keep up to date with the latest passive fire protection products, materials, and best practices.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain the best pricing and material specifications.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, and clients to refine estimates and scope of work.
• Provide technical advice and solutions to clients regarding fire protection systems.
• Attend pre‑tender and post‑tender meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, quotations, and tender submissions.
• Prepare detailed reports and breakdowns of costs for management review.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and efficiencies within project budgets.

• Experience in estimating within the passive fire protection industry or a related construction sector.
• Passive Fire Protection experience is essential.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations, building codes, and industry standards (e.g., BS 476, EN 1366, ASFP guidelines).
• Proficiency in reading construction drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Excel, or specialist fire protection estimating tools).
• A relevant qualification in construction, fire protection, or quantity surveying is desirable but not essential.
• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture.
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to deliver the best.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honesty.
• Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.
• A self‑starter with a can‑do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, offering stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals.

We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and an employee assistance programme provides free 24/7 support.
• Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people‑orientated, progressive business. We deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work…