Estimator - Fire and Security

Are you a highly skilled Technical Designer/Estimator with a strong technical background in fire alarm systems? We are looking for a proactive individual to join our team, ensuring seamless design, estimation, and execution of fire alarm projects from start to finish.

• Conduct site surveys: Organize and execute site surveys based on client specifications to assess the capacity of existing/proposed systems for upcoming works.
• System evaluation: Ensure there is adequate system capacity for the required work during the surveys.
• Design and methodology: Develop detailed designs and methodologies for the surveyed works to ensure seamless installation and functionality.
• Quotation preparation: Produce accurate and competitive quotations based on gathered information and calculated costs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the project team and sub-contractors to ensure that installation needs are incorporated into the quotation process.
• On-site design meetings: Attend design meetings on-site for major projects, ensuring ongoing collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Estimation support: Assist the office-based estimating team by providing design assistance and verifying technically challenging quotes.
• Technical support: Offer guidance to the engineering team for any technical queries, including attending site meetings to resolve issues related to ongoing faults.
• Liaise with Business Development: Coordinate with the Business Development team to update them on new leads and obtain assistance in following up on submitted quotations.
• Sales auditing: Monitor your own project pipeline through sales auditing software, regularly following up on quoted works to meet projected targets.

• Strong experience in fire alarm systems design and estimation.
• Ability to conduct site surveys and develop detailed designs based on client specifications.
• Excellent understanding of installation requirements and capacity planning.
• Ability to prepare and verify competitive, accurate quotations.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with teams and attend client/site meetings.
• Self-motivated with an eye for detail, ensuring accurate monitoring of project targets and follow-ups.
• An experienced engineer looking to move into a technical, off the tools role.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development.