Estimator - Fire & Security / Construction

UBT; Coalville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in life safety systems is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Coalville, UK. This full-time, office-based position involves producing accurate estimates for fire and security system installations. Candidates must have a construction background and strong commercial awareness. The role offers a salary of £45,000-£50,000 with additional performance bonuses and benefits like ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

On-site parking with EV charging

Extra day of paid leave on your birthday

Companywide monthly bonus scheme

Lunch provided

Access to company vehicle

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Friendly team culture with regular offsite days

Qualifications

• Experience in fire systems, security systems, or M&E highly advantageous.
• Ability to interpret drawings, technical specs, and compliance requirements.
• Full UK driving licence required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, timely estimates for fire and security systems.
• Engage suppliers for pricing, lead times, and product options.
• Support business development teams with pricing insights.

Skills

Construction background

Strong commercial awareness

High level of accuracy

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Job description

Type: Full-Time | Office-Based with Site Visits | 8:00-17:00

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 + Bonuses + Benefits

About The Opportunity

In response to sustained growth and rising demand across the Midlands, our client is seeking a detail-driven Estimator to strengthen their delivery capability. This role is central to enabling scalable project throughput and ensuring commercially robust pricing across fire safety and security system installations.

Whether you're an experienced estimator from fire, security, electrical, or broader construction backgrounds, this is a strategic role within a high-integrity organisation known for its technical excellence and long-standing presence in life safety systems.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for producing accurate, timely estimates for fire systems, security systems, and associated works. Acting as a core interface between sales, engineering, and project delivery, you will ensure proposals are commercially viable, technically sound, and aligned with client requirements.

Key Deliverables

• Develop costed proposals for new installations, upgrades, and small works
• Review drawings, specifications, and client briefs to model accurate project scope
• Undertake site surveys where required to validate design assumptions
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure estimates align with operational capability
• Engage suppliers for pricing, lead times, and product options
• Maintain structured documentation to support tender submission and handover
• Support business development teams with pricing insights and value‑add recommendations

What You’ll Bring

• Construction background is essential (fire systems, security systems, or M&E experience highly advantageous)
• Strong commercial awareness with an ability to build value-driven quotations
• Comfortable interpreting drawings, technical specs, and compliance requirements
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and deadline management
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving operational environment
• Full UK driving licence (site visits required)

What’s In It For You

• £45,000-£50,000+ performance bonuses
• On-site parking with EV charging available
• Extra day of paid leave on your birthday
• A companywide monthly bonus scheme
• Lunch provided
• Access to company vehicle for site visits
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly, supportive team culture with regular offsite team days