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Waites Recruitment Constultancy are seeking a Construction Estimator for a client based in Hampshire on a full time basis, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career and achieve your goals. Job Title: Estimator / Commercial & Project Administrator Industry: Fire Protection & Industrial Coatings Location: Hampshire / Flexible depending on experience About the Role My client is looking for an experienced, organised and commercially minded Estimator / Commercial & Project Administrator to support the continued growth of the business. The role will cover estimating, quotations, project administration, reporting, invoicing, O&M documentation and project handovers, working closely with the Director, clients, contractors and site teams. Key Responsibilities Review drawings, specifications and project take-offs. Prepare accurate quotations and tenders. Calculate labour, materials, plant and equipment costs. Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor prices. Prepare professional quotations for clients. Monitor project costs and profitability. Manage variations and additional works. Prepare and issue invoices. Maintain accurate project and commercial records. Prepare project progress reports and commercial reports. Compile and maintain O&M manuals and handover documentation. Coordinate project handovers to clients and main contractors. Ensure all required documentation, certificates, inspection records and reports are completed and submitted. Assist with ITPs, DFT reports, inspection records and quality documentation where required. Ensure project close-out documentation is complete and issued on time. Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers and site teams. Provide general commercial and project administration support. Experience & Skills Ideally, the successful candidate will have: Experience in estimating, quantity surveying, commercial administration or project coordination. Construction industry experience, preferably steelwork, fire protection, coatings or a related sector. Ability to read drawings and understand specifications. Strong understanding of labour, material and plant costs. Experience preparing reports, O&M manuals and handover packs. Good Excel and general computer skills. Excellent attention to detail and organisation. Strong communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone proactive, reliable and commercially aware who can take responsibility for the administration and commercial side of projects, from initial enquiry and pricing through to invoicing, reporting and final project handover. This is an important role within a growing business, with the opportunity for the right person to develop with my client. To apply or discuss the position: please contact Waites Recruitment Consultancy and ask for Huss.

Fire Door Estimator / Surveyor / Scheduler Location: Office-Based, Sutton in Ashton, Nottinghamshire NG17 3JZ Company: The Fire Door Specialist Ltd (Part of the Ranger Fire & Security Group) Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience Join a Growing Industry Leader The Fire Door Specialist Ltd, part of the highly respected Ranger Fire & Security Group, is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Fire Door Estimator / Surveyor / Scheduler to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in the fire door, passive fire protection, construction, or building maintenance sector to play a key role in delivering compliant, high-quality fire door solutions across a diverse range of projects. We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects from enquiry through to completion, building excellent client relationships, and making a real impact within a growing business. In return, you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate your expertise, develop your career, and become a valued member of a professional and supportive team. The Role As our Fire Door Estimator / Surveyor / Scheduler, you will be responsible for assessing project requirements, preparing accurate quotations and specifications, scheduling works, coordinating manufacturer orders, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and compliantly. Working closely with customers, surveyors, manufacturers, and installation teams, you will play a vital role in ensuring successful project delivery while providing exceptional customer service throughout the process. Key Responsibilities Estimating and Pricing Projects Review customer enquiries, survey reports, specifications, drawings, and project documentation. Produce accurate and competitive quotations for fire door installations, replacements, remedial works, and maintenance contracts. Calculate labour, material, manufacturing, and subcontractor costs to ensure profitable project delivery. Liaise with customers and internal teams to clarify project requirements and technical specifications. Prepare tender submissions and supporting documentation where required. Assist in developing project-specific fire door schedules and specifications. Survey Review and Project Coordination Interpret fire door survey reports and technical information to determine appropriate remedial actions and specifications. Ensure all doorsets, ironmongery, seals, glazing, and associated components meet current fire safety legislation and certification requirements. Schedule works and coordinate project timelines with customers, installation teams, and suppliers. Place and manage orders with manufacturers, ensuring specifications are accurate and delivery schedules are monitored. Maintain accurate project records and provide clients with regular progress updates. Support the smooth delivery of projects from quotation stage through to completion. Client Relationship Management Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through professional communication and exceptional service. Act as a key point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle. Identify opportunities to add value for clients and support business growth. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Ranger Fire & Security Group to deliver outstanding customer outcomes. What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Experience within the fire door, passive fire protection, construction, facilities management, or building maintenance sectors. Strong understanding of fire door regulations, standards, and compliance requirements. Ability to interpret survey reports, technical drawings, and project specifications. Experience preparing quotations, estimates, and project costings. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong numerical and analytical abilities. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and estimating software. Desirable Qualifications & Experience Experience conducting fire door inspections or surveys. Knowledge of BM TRADA, FIRAS, IFC, or other recognised fire door certification schemes. Relevant qualifications in construction, surveying, fire safety, passive fire protection, or a related discipline. Experience working with fire door manufacturers and certification requirements. Why Join Us? Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 , dependent on experience. Opportunity to join a growing and respected business within the Ranger Fire & Security Group. A varied and engaging role with real responsibility and autonomy. Career development opportunities within a rapidly expanding industry. The chance to work with a passionate and experienced team dedicated to fire safety excellence. Build meaningful client relationships and become a trusted expert within the sector. Make a genuine difference by helping to improve fire safety standards across a wide range of buildings and environments. Benefits: Pension scheme and employee benefits Private health insurance Life insurance Employee Assistance Program 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy additional days) Clear career progression within a fast-growing Group Supportive, collaborative team culture Equal Opportunities Statement As an equal opportunities employer, RangerFS is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Ranger. If you are a motivated and organised administrator looking to join a successful and growing company, we'd love to hear from you. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can showcase your technical knowledge, strengthen client relationships, and develop your career within a growing fire safety specialist, we'd love to hear from you.

Plumbing Estimator / Surveyor - Off the Tools 45,000 - 50,000 + Company Car + Bonus + Clear Route into Management + Ongoing Training Home Based - UK Wide Site Visits Required Are you a plumber looking to come off the tools and take real ownership of projects, with a clear route into a senior operational role? Do you have experience with cold water storage tank replacements and want to join a well-established, growing business where you'll be trusted to lead workstreams, manage stakeholders and help shape a developing unit? This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist environmental services business. You'll take responsibility for scoping works, producing documentation and costing jobs, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. The company are a well-backed, long-standing organisation with a strong reputation for looking after their people, retaining staff and investing in development. Due to continued growth and increasing demand, they are now expanding this business area and need someone who can step up and drive it forward. In the role you will analyse inspection reports, scope and cost remedial plumbing works, produce RAMS and liaise with stakeholders throughout delivery, with progression available into a senior operational position. This role would suit an experienced plumber with experience carrying out cold water storage tank replacements looking to come off the tools, develop into leadership and progress long-term with a growing team. The Role: Scoping remedial plumbing works from inspection reports and site information Costing jobs, analysing reports and producing supporting documentation Producing RAMS and coordinating with internal stakeholders/administrators Liaising with clients and supporting delivery Permanent role, 39 hours per week The Person: Plumbing background with Level 3 qualification Experience with cold water storage tank replacements Looking to come off the tools Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Chris Andrews at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Summary of Role Lead and manage a specialist team responsible for commercial contract renewals, remedial quoting process and sales administration. This role ensures timely, accurate contract renewals while overseeing the development and submission of remedial work quotations to maintain client relationships and drive revenue growth. At the heart of this role is a dual commitment to driving exceptional sales performance while fostering a dynamic, collaborative culture. You will be expected to consistently meet and exceed revenue targets through strategic client engagement while simultaneously championing the values and behaviors that define our team's success. What you will be doing Supervise and develop a team of contract administrators and estimators handling renewal cycles, remedial quotations and sales administration. Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and foster a collaborative environment focused on accuracy and client service excellence. Manage workload allocation to ensure deadlines are consistently met across multiple contracts and projects. Oversee the end-to-end renewal process for commercial service contracts, ensuring timely identification of upcoming expirations and proactive client engagement. Review contract terms, pricing adjustments, and scope changes. Coordinate with finance and operations teams to finalise renewal documentation. Maintain renewal tracking systems and report on pipeline status and conversion rates. Direct the preparation and submission of quotations for remedial, repair, and additional scope work identified during service visits. Establish standardised quoting processes, pricing methodologies, and approval workflows. Ensure quotations are technically accurate, commercially competitive, and aligned with contract terms and client expectations. Oversee the processing of sales orders, preparing quotes and proposals, maintaining CRM systems and sales databases, managing sales documentation and contracts, and coordinating sales meetings and presentations. Tracking sales metrics and pipeline data, generating sales reports and forecasts. Maintain accurate customer records, updating sales tracking systems, analysing sales data for trends, managing contact lists and mailing databases, and ensuring data integrity across platforms. Monitor pricing strategies to maintain profitability while remaining competitive. Track quote-to-conversion metrics and identify improvement opportunities. Collaborate with management on budget forecasting related to renewal revenue and remedial work projections. Implement controls to minimise pricing errors and contractual disputes. Serve as escalation point for complex renewal negotiations and remedial scope discussions. Build strong relationships with key clients to understand their evolving needs and address concerns promptly. Ensure high service standards that support contract retention and expansion opportunities. Develop and refine standard operating procedures for renewals and quoting workflows. Implement technology solutions and CRM tools to enhance efficiency and data accuracy. Generate management reports on team performance, renewal success rates, and remedial work trends. Ensure all renewals and quotations comply with contractual obligations, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate risks related to contract terms, pricing commitments, and service delivery capabilities. What we will need from you Comprehensive experience in contract management, commercial operations, or facilities management (essential) ideally within the Sprinkler industry. Experience of a supervisory/management position driving performance improvements, and developing talent (essential) Strong understanding of commercial contracts, pricing structures, and estimating principles. Proficiency in CRM systems, contract management software, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) (essential) Demonstrated ability to balance client needs with profitability objectives. Experience with negotiation and value proposition development (essential) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders. (essential) What you can expect in return Competitive & negotiable salary depending on experience. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days Contributory company pension scheme Life Assurance Health care scheme Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8 40, Friday 8.:00) Please note: You will be required to undertake a right to work check and may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay. How to apply Please submit a tailored CV detailing your experience relevant to this role. Additional Company information At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK s most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction. What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call the Hall & Kay way . it s a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It s our people that make us trusted to deliver.

Job Title: Estimating Administrator (M&E) Location: Norwich, Norfolk Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Healthcare A reputable regional M&E Contractor is looking for an Estimating Administrator to join their established team in Norwich. The company provides M&E services to a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors including Commercial, Education, Research & Technology, Healthcare and Leisure. These projects are typically valued between 2m and 6m. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator who is looking to develop their career within the M&E / Building Services sector, working closely with experienced Estimators, Project Managers, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. As the M&E Estimating Administrator, you will provide essential administrative and coordination support throughout the tender process, helping to ensure enquiries are accurately recorded, information is issued on time and tenders are completed within deadlines. As the Estimating Administrator, you will have the following responsibilities: Providing day-to-day administrative support to the M&E estimating team. Logging and managing incoming tender enquiries and maintaining accurate records. Preparing and issuing tender enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors. Collating quotations, returns and supporting documentation for Estimators. Following up suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quotations are received within required timescales. Maintaining tender trackers and monitoring key deadlines. Assisting with the preparation and submission of tender documentation. Organising drawings, specifications, schedules and other tender information. Uploading and downloading tender information through relevant client and procurement portals. Liaising with Estimators, Project Managers, suppliers, subcontractors and clients as required. Maintaining accurate cost and supplier databases. Supporting the Estimating team with general administration and document control. Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience: Previous experience within an administrative, coordination or document control role, ideally within M&E, building services or construction. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Word and Outlook. Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams. The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise tenders. Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity within the Building Services sector (M&E Estimating Administrator, Estimating Assistant, Pre-Construction Administrator, M&E Administrator, Construction Administrator or Document Controller)