Quotes Estimator

SPS FIRE AND SECURITY LTD; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company Pension Scheme

On-site parking

In-house training

Job summary

SPS Fire and Security Limited is seeking a detail-focused costs estimator to support our quotes process, delivering accurate net costs for clients and aligning cost plans with project scope and current legislation.

Based in Ringwood, Dorset, this full-time role (40 hours, 8am–4pm, Mon-Fri) uses Excel and Outlook daily, manages inventory, places supplier orders, and coordinates with the delivery team to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (A-C) including maths, or equivalent.
• Strong experience with Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in a quotes-based role and good numeracy/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate costs for quotes to clients.
• Place orders with suppliers and coordinate with delivery teams.
• Update inventory records to track spend.
• Resolve issues via phone/email channels.

Skills

Excel experience

Outlook

Communication

Numeracy

Supply chain logistics

JobLogic

Simpro

Education

GCSEs including maths

Tools

JobLogic

Simpro

Job description

Job Overview:

You will play a vital role in ensuring we deliver the right net cost for our customers, on time, accurately, and to the highest standard. We deliver small remedials from 250.00 up to projects more than 1million across a range of sectors, however predominantly commercial. You'll work collaboratively with our team and supply chain partners to develop detailed cost plans aligned with customer requirements, project scope, and current legislation.

Employer Description:

SPS Fire and Security Limited specialises in the installation and maintenance of specialised security equipment, including Fire Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, Intercoms, PAVA systems, VESDA systems, Intruder Alarms, Nurse Call Systems, Disabled Refuge Systems, Disabled Toilet Alarms, Barriers and Fire extinguishers.

We are an ever-growing, all-inclusive team based in the south-west, with most of our sites situated in-and-around the Greater London area, including Kent and Essex also. We are always looking for professional, experienced fire and security personnel.

Who We're Looking For (requirements):

• 5 GCSEs (A-C Grade) or equivalent, including maths.
• Strong experience in excel and outlook
• Previous experience in a quotes-based role
• Well-developed communication and numeracy skills.
• Experience handling supply chain logistics (preferred.)
• Experience with field service management systems such as JobLogic, or Simpro (preferred, but not essential.)

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Providing accurate costs in delivering quotes to our clients.
• Placing orders with our suppliers, and liaising with our delivery team to ensure parts arrive at the correct locations
• Updating inventory records to ensure proper spending.
• Problem solving via generic communication channels such as telephone comms, email chains, etc.

Schedule:

• 40 hours per-week full-time contract (8am-4pm, Mon-Fri.)

Job Type:

• Full-Time contract.

Benefits:

• 28-days annual leave PA, including bank holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• On site parking.
• In house training.

Work Location:

• Ringwood, Dorset