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Estimator in St. Helens (WA10) | Building Careers UK Ltd My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Construction Planner The People Pod Warrington (WA1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Package 5 hours ago NEW Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £85000 per annum + plus package 2 weeks ago Estimator (Commercial Roofing) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Clitheroe (BB7) £50000.00 - £60000 per annum + Bonus + Company Car/Allowance 5 days ago Estimator - Construction Red Rock Consultants Stockbrook, Oldham (OL9), OL9 Up to £50,000 per annum 5 days ago Utilities Manager Vistry Group Birchwood Park, Warrington (WA3), WA3 6XG competitive + bonus + upto 41 days a/l + healthcare 2 weeks ago Retrofit Assessor Vibe Recruit Limited Llanyrafon, Cwmbran (NP44), NP44 2PD £27000 - £30000 per annum 1 day ago Utilities Coordinator HBF Recruitment Ltd Warrington (WA1) Up to £60,000 per annum Car Allowance + Bonus + Package 1 week ago Project Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 1 week ago Deputy Framework Manager- Highways AECOM Liverpool, Merseyside Competitive 1 week ago Planner Building Careers UK Ltd Warrington (WA1) £45000 - £60000 per annum + plus package 1 day ago Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd View Profile St. Helens (WA10) Permanent Published: 2 days ago Up to £60000 per annum + plus package Apply Save Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Apply Passive Fire Estimator Location - St Helens / North West Salary/Package - Up to £60,000 + Package About the Company Our client is a specialist contractor operating within the passive fire protection sector, delivering fire stopping, compartmentation, fire door, and associated fire protection solutions across a wide range of projects. The business works across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, delivering both project-based fire protection packages and planned/reactive maintenance contracts. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Passive Fire Estimator to strengthen their commercial team. The ideal candidate will be based in the North West and ideally able to work from the St Helens office. However, the business is open to considering an exceptional candidate who is based further afield. The Role As Passive Fire Estimator, you will take responsibility for pricing a range of passive fire protection tenders, ensuring accurate and commercially competitive submissions are produced and successfully handed over to the delivery team. Key responsibilities will include: Pricing tenders for fire stopping and compartmentation packages Pricing planned and reactive maintenance contracts across the UK, Ireland, and EU Completing detailed take-offs from drawings, surveys, and specifications Building accurate rates covering labour, materials, plant, access, and preliminaries Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations Attending site visits, pre-tender meetings, and client meetings where required Preparing clear and well-documented tender submissions Providing a comprehensive handover to the Contracts Team and Quantity Surveyor when work is secured Reviewing completed projects against original estimates Working closely with the QS to identify lessons learned and improve future pricing Managing multiple tender enquiries and ensuring deadlines are met The Ideal Candidate The successful Passive Fire Estimator will have: Proven estimating experience within the passive fire protection industry Genuine technical and commercial competence across firestopping and compartmentation Experience with intumescent products and fire doors would be highly advantageous Strong understanding of third-party accreditation, fire door standards, and current fire safety legislation would be preferred Confident ability to read drawings and specifications and complete accurate take-offs Strong understanding of labour, material, plant, access, and preliminaries costs Excellent commercial judgement Strong supplier and subcontractor negotiation skills Highly organised and methodical approach Ability to manage multiple enquiries and competing deadlines Strong Microsoft Excel skills Clear written and verbal communication skills Confident telephone communicator with the ability to engage comfortably with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and colleagues Full UK Driving Licence What's on Offer Salary up to £60,000 Additional package/benefits Opportunity to join a growing specialist passive fire protection contractor Exposure to projects across the UK, Ireland, and Europe Varied workload covering fire stopping, compartmentation, and maintenance contracts Opportunity to take ownership of the estimating function across a diverse range of tenders Supportive and commercially focused working environment Long-term career progression within a specialist business Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM Apply In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2007 Location Skelmersdale, West Lancs Company size 51-250 About Us Building Careers is a market leading recruitment specialist in construction, housing and property. Based in the North West and Yorkshire, Building Careers offers permanent and temporary staffing solutions to both the public and private sector. As a sustainable and profitable people focused business, we endeavour to deliver a quality of service that is second to none through a highly knowledgeable, committed team who put our clients and candidates at the heart of what we do. We aim to boost business growth and build a better and bigger construction industry in the region. At Building Careers we pride ourselves on being more than just a construction recruitment agency – we are architects of careers and builders of futures. With a legacy of 18 years marked by brilliance in delivery, we have become a cornerstone in the construction industry, connecting talent with opportunity. Sectors As a business, we specialise in over 15 different sectors within Construction and Property, recruiting the people that put the initial ideas on the page right through to those that complete the projects brick by brick. Our team cover both temporary and permanent recruitment for office and site based roles across the UK and beyond. Our professionally trained recruitment consultants dedicate their time to one particular sector, allowing them to develop their expertise to the highest standard within that field. Candidates We understand that the construction industry requires a unique blend of skills, experience, and cultural fit. Our team of experts goes beyond conventional recruitment, delving deep into the intricacies of each project and the specific needs of our clients. We meticulously select candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also align with the ethos of the companies they join. For job seekers, we are the pathway to fulfilling, rewarding careers. We provide guidance, support, and opportunities for growth within the dynamic world of construction. From skilled trades to management roles, we empower individuals to build careers that withstand the test of time. What do our clients think? We are the strategic partner in shaping the future of their projects. By connecting them with top-tier talent, we contribute to the creation of innovative, sustainable, and successful ventures that stand as a testament to progress in the construction industry. "I have worked with Joanne Fisher for 2.5 years...The calibre of the trades and labour she has supplied us has been outstanding resulting in a lot of the workers being on site from the beginning and will be likely to join us on future projects in the North West. Joanne has continued to look after us and the workers throughout Furlough and has been professional throughout." Michael Green, Senior Project Manager at GRAHAM What do our clients think? “In the construction industry it’s important to find the right quality of employees. Building Careers has been able to source the right type of candidates for all disciplines, to ensure my business was run successfully, managed adequately and was able to deliver for our clients. “The quality of service we received was outstanding. They took the pressure away in sourcing the right candidates. Over the last 15 years we have developed a trust, where Mark and his team has sourced the correct quality candidates at any given time, no matter where in the country. We’ve had some exceptional talent through Building Careers. Talent that has postively influenced our bottom line. The appointment of Mark and Building Careers has been one of the best business decisions I’ve made in construction.” Andy McDonough, Ex-Watkin Jones MD Similar Estimator Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Construction Planner The People Pod Warrington (WA1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Package 5 hours ago NEW Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1) £55000 - £85000 per annum + plus package 2 weeks ago Estimator (Commercial Roofing) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Clitheroe (BB7) £50000.00 - £60000 per annum + Bonus + Company Car/Allowance 5 days ago Estimator - Construction Red Rock Consultants Stockbrook, Oldham (OL9), OL9 Up to £50,000 per annum 5 days ago Utilities Manager Vistry Group Birchwood Park, Warrington (WA3), WA3 6XG competitive + bonus + upto 41 days a/l + healthcare 2 weeks ago Retrofit Assessor Vibe Recruit Limited Llanyrafon, Cwmbran (NP44), NP44 2PD £27000 - £30000 per annum 1 day ago Utilities Coordinator HBF Recruitment Ltd Warrington (WA1) Up to £60,000 per annum Car Allowance + Bonus + Package 1 week ago Project Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Liverpool (L1) £55000 - £70000 per annum + plus package 1 week ago Deputy Framework Manager- Highways AECOM Liverpool, Merseyside Competitive 1 week ago Planner Building Careers UK Ltd Warrington (WA1) £45000 - £60000 per annum + plus package 1 day ago Estimator jobs Estimator jobs in St. Helens Construction jobs Construction jobs in St. Helens Estimating jobs Estimating jobs in St. Helens Jobs in St. Helens Vehicle Damage Assessor jobs Data Analysis jobs Managing Estimator jobs Junior Estimator jobs Assessor jobs Estimator Curtain Walling jobs Design Estimator jobs Fire Risk Assessor jobs Analyst jobs Mechanical Estimator jobs Analysts jobs Estimating Specialist jobs Planning Estimator jobs Construction Estimator jobs Joinery Estimator jobs Get hired. 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