Estimator Fire & Security

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car/Allowance

Company pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Time Recruitment is representing a well-established Fire & Security business based in Bury. They seek an experienced Fire & Security Estimator to join their commercial team and produce accurate quotations for a wide range of projects.

The role involves collaborating with customers, engineers and the sales team, interpreting drawings and tender documents, and helping secure new business opportunities. Occasional travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of fire and security systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates and quotations for fire and security systems.
• Interpreting technical specifications, drawings and tender documents.
• Conducting site surveys when required.
• Pricing projects including Fire Alarms, CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Access Control and Emergency Lighting.
• Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers for competitive pricing.
• Producing tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Working with project and sales teams to ensure smooth project handover.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities to maximise competitiveness and profitability.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Interpret drawings/specs/tender docs

Excellent communication/organisation

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fire & Security Estimator

Bury, Greater Manchester

£45,000 - £55,000 DOE + Benefits including Company Car/Allowance

Time Recruitment are proud to be acting as a preferred supplier on behalf of a well‑established and growing Fire & Security business based in Bury.

Our client is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Estimator to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with a strong technical understanding of fire and security systems who is looking to join a reputable company with a strong order book and exciting growth plans.

The Role

As a Fire & Security Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive quotations for a wide range of fire and security projects across commercial, industrial, education and public sector environments.

Working closely with customers, engineers, suppliers and the wider sales team, you will play a key role in securing new business opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates and quotations for fire and security systems.


• Interpreting technical specifications, drawings and tender documents.


• Conducting site surveys when required.


• Pricing projects involving:
  
  
  
  • Fire Alarms
  
  
  • CCTV Systems
  
  
  • Intruder Alarms
  
  
  • Access Control Systems
  
  
  • Emergency Lighting
  
  
  
  


• Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain competitive pricing.


• Producing tender submissions and supporting documentation.


• Working with project and sales teams to ensure smooth project handover.


• Identifying value engineering opportunities to maximise competitiveness and profitability.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Fire & Security Estimator, Security Estimator or Fire Systems Estimator.


• Strong technical knowledge of fire and security systems.


• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.


• Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Office packages.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.


• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's On Offer?

• Basic salary of £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.


• Company pension scheme.


• Professional development opportunities.


• Stable and growing business with a strong reputation in the industry.


• Supportive management team and positive working environment.


• Career progression prospects as the business continues to expand.


• Company Car/Allowance

Location

Based in Bury, Greater Manchester, with occasional travel to customer sites as required.