The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial sprinkler installations. This includes analysing drawings, specifications, and project requirements to determine labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs for commercial sprinkler system installations.

Reporting directly to the Estimating Manager, this role supports successful project bidding by ensuring estimates are competitive, commercially viable, and technically compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and employer requirements
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial sprinkler installations
• Quantify materials, labour, plant, and subcontractor requirements
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Produce take-offs using estimating software and drawings
• Assess project risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
• Attend site visits, pre-tender meetings, and client consultations where required
• Liaise with design, commercial, procurement, and project delivery teams
• Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions, and qualifications
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information
• Assist in preparing budgets and cost plans for live projects
• Support handover of successful tenders to operations teams
• Ensure estimates comply with company procedures and industry standards
  

Typical Project Types

• Commercial buildings
• Industrial facilities
• Healthcare projects
• Residential developments
• Education sector projects
• Data centres
• Public sector works

Required Skills & Essential Experience

• Experience in commercial sprinkler estimating within construction
• Strong understanding of commercial sprinkler systems
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of construction methods and current market rates
• Good commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight tender deadlines

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Commercial judgement
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Negotiation skills
• Team collaboration
• Technical understanding
• Accuracy under pressure

KPI’s

• Tender accuracy
• Bid win ratio
• Estimate turnaround time
• Gross margin achievement
• Reduction in estimating errors
• Supplier/subcontractor engagement quality

We offer 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and company funded staff social events. We offer excellent progression and salary opportunities, pension and healthcare plan to all staff upon successful completion of the probation period.

Triangle Fire Systems are a Real Living Wage Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.