Remote Estimator – Electronic Security & Tendering

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% matched pension

£1,000 referral scheme

Employee benefits and wellbeing

Cycle to work and mortgage advice

Employee scholarship scheme

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Estimator to join a growing team in the security systems sector. The role focuses on producing accurate costings from surveys, drawings and specs, and managing tender submissions with multiple stakeholders.

You will be preparing estimates, reviewing documentation, and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely, compliant bids. Strong Excel skills and experience in estimating are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills across stakeholders.
• Comfortable working under pressure.
• Estimating experience is desirable.
• Security or network systems knowledge is desirable.
• AutoCAD and MS Projects experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates and tender documents.
• Producing accurate project costings.
• Working with Sales and Operations teams.
• Checking part numbers and quantities.
• Completing technical compliance statements.
• Reviewing drawings, plans and specs.
• Obtaining supplier and manufacturer quotations.
• Following up on submitted bids.
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Attending client and contractor meetings.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Pressure tolerance

Estimating experience

Security/network systems knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Projects

Job description

HP4 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Estimator to join a growing team in the security systems sector. The role focuses on producing accurate costings from surveys, drawings and specs, and managing tender submissions with multiple stakeholders.

You will be preparing estimates, reviewing documentation, and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely, compliant bids. Strong Excel skills and experience in estimating are essential for success.