Fire & Security Design Engineer & Estimator

EDSB Compliance Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EDSB Group of Companies in Bradford seeks a Fire & Security Designer & Estimator to produce compliant system designs and quotations for intruder, CCTV, access control, and fire alarm projects. The role supports Design and Sales teams with accurate proposals and site surveys.

The successful candidate will read drawings, stay updated on industry standards, and manage materials for diverse security installations, while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Electrical installations within Fire and Security.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience as Estimator / system designer in Fire & Security preferred.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft software.
• Excellent communication skills for face-to-face meetings and calls.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong time management.
• Understanding of relevant industry standards and system types.
• Flexible attitude to working hours and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Ideally experience using CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Producing multi-disciplined complaint design and quotations to clients in a timely manner.
• Producing accurate quotations for commercial clients.
• Confident in designing multi-disciplined systems.
• Ability to carry out site surveys.
• Ability to read site drawings and detailed electrical specifications accurately.
• Keep up to date with knowledge of Fire, CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder systems.
• Preparation of bills of materials and quotations from client specifications and drawings for various fire and security systems.
• Ability to interpret clients requirements and understand building layouts and schematics.
• Carrying out site surveys.
• Ensuring designs fully comply with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Working to defined quotas, deadlines, and budgets.
• Build successful working relationships with clients and the EDSB design & installation team.

Skills

Fire & Security design

Estimator experience

CAD software

Site surveys

Time management

Client relations

Reading drawings

Regulatory knowledge

IT proficiency

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

EDSB Group of Companies in Bradford seeks a Fire & Security Designer & Estimator to produce compliant system designs and quotations for intruder, CCTV, access control, and fire alarm projects. The role supports Design and Sales teams with accurate proposals and site surveys.

The successful candidate will read drawings, stay updated on industry standards, and manage materials for diverse security installations, while coordinating with clients and internal teams.