Quotes and Estimations Manager

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd, on behalf of a leading UK fire and security provider, is seeking a Design & Estimation Manager in Greater Manchester (Office & Site Based). You will lead the design and estimating function, manage a small team, and deliver accurate, compliant quotations and tenders across projects.

Applicants should have at least 5 years' experience in fire and security design/estimating, solid knowledge of alarms, CCTV, access control and regulated standards, plus strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in fire & security design, estimating, or technical sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the design and estimating team.
• Produce and review system designs, quotations, tenders, and cost estimates.
• Interpret specifications, drawings, and client requirements to create compliant solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and client meetings where required.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor pricing enquiries.
• Support sales, operational teams, and senior leadership with technical and commercial expertise.
• Ensure smooth project handovers following contract award.
• Monitor KPIs, tender success rates, and departmental performance.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Tendering

Design

Client liaison

Job description

Design & Estimation Manager

Location: Greater Manchester (Office & Site Based)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Vehicle/Allowance + Benefits

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Time Recruitment is working on behalf of a leading UK fire and security solutions provider to recruit an experienced Design & Estimation Manager.

This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the design and estimating function, overseeing a small team, and delivering accurate, compliant, and commercially competitive quotations and tenders across fire and security projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the design and estimating team.
• Produce and review system designs, quotations, tenders, and cost estimates.
• Interpret specifications, drawings, and client requirements to create compliant solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and client meetings where required.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor pricing enquiries.
• Support sales, operational teams, and senior leadership with technical and commercial expertise.
• Ensure smooth project handovers following contract award.
• Monitor KPIs, tender success rates, and departmental performance.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in fire & security design, estimating, or technical sales.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, and integrated security systems.
• Good understanding of relevant British Standards and industry regulations.
• Experience preparing detailed tenders and technical proposals.
• Strong leadership, communication, and commercial skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package

• £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression within a growing and reputable organisation