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Estimator – Specialist Coatings & Surface Protection

London & Greater London (Hybrid)
Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to support the continued growth of NuColour across its specialist service divisions, including intumescent fire protection, industrial and commercial coatings, surface preparation, and infrastructure cleaning.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are accurately scoped, competitively priced, and commercially viable. The successful candidate will be responsible for pricing a wide range of coating and surface preparation works, interpreting technical documentation, and supporting project delivery from enquiry through to handover.

This position suits a commercially minded estimator with strong technical understanding of coating systems, surface preparation methods and site logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Tendering

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates for projects across:
    • Intumescent fire protection
    • Industrial and commercial coatings
    • Surface preparation (abrasive blasting, dry ice blasting, mechanical prep)
    • Specialist cleaning and remedial works
  • Review drawings, specifications, scopes and site information
  • Quantify labour, materials, access requirements and programme durations
  • Identify risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities
  • Prepare professional tender submissions and clarifications

Technical Assessment & Pre-Construction Support

  • Review substrate conditions, access constraints and coating requirements
  • Determine appropriate preparation methods and coating systems
  • Assess fire protection requirements and system compatibility
  • Support site surveys and assist with technical queries pre- and post-award

Commercial & Project Interface

  • Liaise with clients, main contractors and consultants during tender stage
  • Support project handover with clear scopes, assumptions and constraints
  • Assist with variation pricing and cost tracking during live projects

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in estimating within coatings, fire protection, or specialist construction
  • Strong understanding of surface preparation, coatings systems and site logistics
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Commercially astute with strong attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Desirable Experience

  • Knowledge of intumescent coatings and fire protection systems
  • Experience with industrial, commercial or infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with access systems, working-at-height constraints and site logistics
  • Understanding of relevant standards and compliance requirements

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Company vehicle or car allowance
  • Career progression within a growing specialist contractor
  • Exposure to complex, high-value projects across multiple sectors
  • Supportive team environment with clear development pathways

Why Join NuColour (firecoatings.co.uk)

NuColour delivers specialist coating and surface protection services across the UK. Our work spans complex environments where precision, safety and technical expertise matter. We invest in people who take pride in doing things properly, from accurate estimating through to compliant delivery on site.

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How To Apply

If you’re motivated, reliable and want to build a career in a growing technical industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with a short introduction and your CV.
"Good lads, easy to work with, delivered the intumescent works on our Piccadilly project professionally and kept on top of QA throughout."
— Ciprian
GEMCO Contracts
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"Good lads, easy to work with, delivered the intumescent works on our Piccadilly project professionally and kept on top of QA throughout."
— Ciprian
GEMCO Contracts
From the founder

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Myles Howson
Managing Director

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