Estimator - Electronic Security

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% matched pension

£1,000 referral scheme

Employee benefits and wellbeing

Cycle to work and mortgage advice

Employee scholarship scheme

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Estimator to join a growing team in the security systems sector. The role focuses on producing accurate costings from surveys, drawings and specs, and managing tender submissions with multiple stakeholders.

You will be preparing estimates, reviewing documentation, and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely, compliant bids. Strong Excel skills and experience in estimating are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills across stakeholders.
• Comfortable working under pressure.
• Estimating experience is desirable.
• Security or network systems knowledge is desirable.
• AutoCAD and MS Projects experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates and tender documents.
• Producing accurate project costings.
• Working with Sales and Operations teams.
• Checking part numbers and quantities.
• Completing technical compliance statements.
• Reviewing drawings, plans and specs.
• Obtaining supplier and manufacturer quotations.
• Following up on submitted bids.
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Attending client and contractor meetings.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Pressure tolerance

Estimating experience

Security/network systems knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Projects

Job description

Estimator

Location: Remote Working

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

We are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join a growing team within a leading Enterprise Security business.

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in securing new projects, preparing tender proposals and producing accurate costings based on survey information, drawings and technical specifications.

Working closely with the Sales and Operations teams, you will manage multiple tender opportunities, liaise with suppliers and manufacturers and ensure all submissions are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

The Role:

• Preparing estimates and tender documents
• Producing accurate project costings
• Working alongside Sales and Operations teams
• Checking part numbers and quantities
• Completing technical compliance statements
• Reviewing drawings, plans and specifications
• Obtaining supplier and manufacturer quotations
• Following up on submitted bids
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Attending client and contractor meetings

Requirements:

• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working under pressure
• Previous estimating experience desirable
• Security or network systems experience desirable
• AutoCAD and MS Projects desirable

What's on Offer:

• £40,000 - £45,000 salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 5% matched pension and life assurance
• £1,000 referral scheme
• Employee benefits, online GP and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and free mortgage advice
• Employee scholarship scheme

Keywords: Estimator, Estimating, Security Systems, Electronic Security, CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms, Tendering, Costings, Quotations, Project Estimator, Technical Estimator, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, MS Projects