Sales Design Engineer in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected fire and security company in the UK is seeking a Sales Design Engineer to join their technical team. The role focuses on combining technical system design with a commercial approach, preparing proposals, and ensuring project success. Ideal candidates have technical sales experience within the electronic security industry, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. Competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and a pension plan are offered.

Benefits

Private Healthcare after successful probation

Pension Scheme

Supportive working environment

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales or design engineering within the electronic security industry.
• Full right to work in the UK and BS7858 security screening required.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and client requirements for proposals.
• Liaise with suppliers for equipment sourcing and quotations.
• Visit client sites for surveys to ensure design accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for installation delivery.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Understanding of IP-based security systems

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organised and proactive

Tools

Microsoft 365 applications

Job description

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Job Description

• Location: Office Based
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
• Hours: 40 per week
• Holidays: 26 days + bank holidays

A respected and growing fire and security company is looking for a Sales Design Engineer to join their technical team in Amersham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical system design with a commercial and customer-focused approach. The role bridges the gap between sales, design, and operations, helping to create tailored security solutions that meet client needs while remaining commercially viable. You’ll play a key part in preparing proposals, designs, and costings, working closely with both customers and internal teams to ensure every project runs smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll review specifications, drawings, and client requirements, translating them into detailed technical and commercial proposals.
• You’ll liaise with suppliers to source the right equipment, prepare quotations, and support the sales team in presentations and bids.
• From time to time, you’ll visit client sites to carry out surveys and ensure designs are accurate and practical.
• You’ll also collaborate with the engineering and projects teams to make sure installations are delivered as designed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in technical sales or design engineering within the electronic security industry.
• Ability to balance commercial awareness with solid technical understanding.
• Confident working with IP-based security systems, integration protocols, and modern system design standards.
• Organised, proactive, a strong communicator who enjoys problem‑solving and working as part of a close‑knit team.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint) and capable of managing multiple projects at once.
• Full right to work in the UK and BS7858 security screening required.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare after successful probation
• Pension Scheme
• Supportive, professional working environment

This is an ideal role for someone who wants to apply their technical expertise in a dynamic sales and design environment while being part of a respected, growing business in the fire and security industry.

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