Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

About Us

Checkmate Fire Solutions is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection and compliance services, supporting clients across the built environment with safety, integrity, and technical expertise. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and regulatory excellence, the company partners with organisations to deliver robust fire safety solutions that protect lives and assets.

• 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.

• 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.

• A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role
• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown
• Birthday off (after successful probationary period)
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and development through our Award-winning Training Academy
• Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and milestones
• Flexible approaches to work-life balance where possible
• Social & Fun Perks

If this sounds like a good fit, please apply today—we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early once we find the right person.