Design Estimator – Hybrid/Remote

Mission 4 Recruitment; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Fire & Security company in St. Albans seeks a proactive Design Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles within the industry and be skilled in providing detailed estimates for a range of projects, fostering relationships, and supporting sales initiatives.

Benefits

Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Fire and/or Security industry.
• Logical and structured approach to estimating.
• Ability to read drawings and understand specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimating support on security and/or life safety projects.
• Prepare detailed cost sheets and quotations.
• Support sales teams with surveys and client meetings.

Skills

Estimating

Building relationships

Knowledge of security systems

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Client:

Mission 4 Recruitment

Location:

St Albans, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

My client, a well-established Fire & Security company based in St. Albans, is looking for a highly organised and proactive Design Estimator to join their growing team.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within the Fire and/or Security industry. You should have a logical and structured approach to estimating and be able to build solid, trust-based relationships across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide estimating support on security and/or life safety projects, including product selection, tender quantification, and providing accurate costs based on industry trends.
• Prepare detailed cost sheets, drawing markups, take-offs, and quotations.
• Develop processes and strategies to maximize output without compromising technical quality.
• Maintain accurate subcontractor and product market information for informed decision-making and to identify new products, technologies, and pricing.
• Support sales teams with surveys, client meetings, and pre- and post-tender meetings as required.
• Learn about customer needs, identify areas for improvement, and propose solutions to support clients.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of security and life safety systems such as Fire Alarms, EVC Systems, Evacuation Alert Systems, PAVA, Air Sampling, Atex & IS Systems, Gas Suppression, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder, PA Systems.
• Proven experience supporting sales with detailed designs, proposals, and costings.
• Experience with projects ranging from £10k to over £1m.
• Ability to read drawings and understand specifications.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9-day working fortnight, Hybrid remote work.

Benefits include Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme.

Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within 7 days, please assume you were not successful. We will retain your details for future opportunities.