Fire & Security Estimator: Tendering & Costing Expert

Magenta International; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Diverse project portfolio

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Magenta International in West Sussex is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Estimator to join our team. You will produce accurate quotations for fire alarm, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and related systems across commercial and industrial sites, coordinating with operations, design and project teams.

The role requires site surveys, detailed cost breakdowns, supplier pricing and tender submissions, with responsibility to meet deadlines and hand over successful projects to delivery

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating fire alarm and/or electronic security projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing labour calculations, material take-offs and cost breakdowns.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documents to determine project requirements.
• Conduct site surveys to assess existing installations and project scope.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering labour, materials, equipment, commissioning and subcontractors.
• Produce system proposals, equipment schedules and supporting technical documentation.
• Obtain quotations and ensure competitive pricing.
• Prepare professional quotations and tender submissions with clear scope and exclusions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams throughout the tender process.
• Manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.
• Support tender negotiations and post-tender clarifications.
• Maintain records of quotations and tender outcomes.

Skills

Fire & security knowledge

CCTV Systems

Access Control Systems

Intruder Alarm Systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Magenta International in West Sussex is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Estimator to join our team. You will produce accurate quotations for fire alarm, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and related systems across commercial and industrial sites, coordinating with operations, design and project teams.

The role requires site surveys, detailed cost breakdowns, supplier pricing and tender submissions, with responsibility to meet deadlines and hand over successful projects to delivery