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Posted 24 July, 2026

Passive Fire Estimator (Fire Doors & Fire Stopping)

Progroup Recruitment Limited
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing passive fire protection contractor that has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality fire safety projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a financially stable business that combines the agility of a specialist contractor with the backing of a wider construction group. The business delivers passive fire protection projects across healthcare, education, commercial, residential and public sector environments, with a particularly strong presence within NHS and university estates in the Northwest. The role: Reporting into the commercial team, you'll be responsible for producing accurate and commercially competitive estimates for a range of passive fire protection projects, primarily covering fire stopping and fire door installation and remediation works. Project values typically range from £10,000 through to £500,000, with a varied workload that includes compliance-led refurbishment programmes, maintenance works and planned upgrades. Key responsibilities: * Producing detailed estimates for fire stopping and fire door projects * Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation * Building estimates using internal cost models and applying commercial pricing strategies * Liaising with operational and commercial teams to ensure estimates reflect delivery capability * Supporting pre-construction activities where required * Monitoring market trends and pricing within the passive fire protection sector * Preparing accurate quotations within tender deadlines About you: We're looking for someone with previous estimating experience within passive fire protection who can confidently price both fire stopping and fire door works. You'll ideally have: * Previous experience estimating both fire stopping and fire door projects * Strong technical understanding of passive fire protection systems and products * Knowledge of fire door manufacturers and fire stopping materials * A good understanding of how passive fire projects are delivered on site * Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with operational teams What's on offer: * Salary of circa. £45,000 * Hybrid working (1 day per week from home) * Secure pipeline of long-term work * Opportunity to join a growing passive fire specialist with excellent career prospects * Supportive and collaborative commercial team * Diverse projects across healthcare, education, commercial and public sector environments * Fantastic working culture with regular social events If you're an experienced Passive Fire Estimator looking to join an established business with an excellent reputation and genuine long-term growth plans, we'd like to hear from you