Sales Estimator - Active Fire Safety

Ventro Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety company in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Sales Estimator to support its fire protection division. The role involves producing competitive estimates by analyzing drawings, specifications, and collaborating with the sales team. The ideal candidate will have proven estimating experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in estimating software and MS Excel. This position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and accuracy to drive commercial success.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Flexible benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Employee referral program

Cycle-to-work scheme

Regular company events

Access to discount schemes

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience in active fire protection.
• Comfortable reading technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations Part B.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and competitive estimates for fire protection projects.
• Review architectural drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with sales and project teams to deliver estimates.

Skills

Estimating experience

Numerical skills

Communications skills

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in MS Excel

Tools

Estimating software

CRM systems

Job description

Are you ready to support commercial success at one of the UK's fastest-growing fire safety companies? We're looking for an experienced Sales Estimator with large estimating expertise to join our dynamic team and provide crucial support to our active fire protection division.

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation - Attractive base salary with performance-related benefits
• Career growth - Professional development opportunities in the thriving fire safety and construction industry
• Flexible Benefits - Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off
• Healthcare - Comprehensive health and wellbeing coverage
• Employee Referral Program - Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals
• Sustainable Transport - Cycle-to-work scheme supporting environmental initiatives
• Social connection - Regular company events and team activities
• Company Rewards - Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs

Why This Role Will Accelerate Your Career

This isn't just another estimating or sales support position - it's your chance to be at the commercial heart of our rapidly expanding passive fire protection business. You'll work directly with the sales team and technical specialists, providing the accurate, competitive estimates that win projects and drive growth. Join a focused, collaborative team where thoughtful communication and mutual support drive success. Our close-knit environment values deep work and meaningful collaboration, creating the perfect setting for strategic thinking and delivering exceptional results.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for producing accurate and competitive estimates for active fire protection projects across the UK. You'll review architectural drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to calculate material requirements, labour costs, and project timelines.

As a Sales Estimator, you'll work closely with the sales team to respond to enquiries, prepare quotations, and support tender submissions. You'll conduct site surveys when required, take off quantities from drawings, and liaise with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing. Your role includes maintaining our estimating databases, updating price lists, and ensuring all estimates align with fire safety compliance requirements including Building Regulations Part B and relevant British Standards.

You'll collaborate with project managers, fire engineers, and installation teams to ensure estimates are both competitive and deliverable. Your attention to detail will be crucial in identifying project risks, highlighting technical requirements, and ensuring nothing is missed. You'll also support the sales team with technical queries, product specifications, and help develop pricing strategies that position us ahead of competitors.

The role demands someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment - you'll be managing multiple estimate requests while maintaining the accuracy and speed that win projects. Your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills will be essential in delivering estimates that balance competitiveness with profitability.

What We're Looking For

We need someone with proven estimating experience in active fire protection. You should be comfortable reading technical drawings and specifications, have excellent numerical skills, and be proficient with estimating software and MS Office Suite (particularly Excel). Experience with construction estimating tools and CRM systems would be advantageous.

Knowledge of active fire protection systems and Building Regulations Part B will set you apart. Understanding of fire safety compliance requirements and relevant British Standards is desirable. You'll need strong communication skills to work effectively with sales teams, suppliers, and technical colleagues.

Most importantly, you need the drive to succeed in a deadline-driven environment where accuracy and responsiveness are paramount.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're an ambitious estimator or sales support professional looking for your next challenge in a company that's going places, we want to hear from you.

Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Note

Ventro prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.

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