Tender Estimator: Fire Alarm & Security Systems

Huntek Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based in Crawley

Travel to customer sites

Exposure to varied projects

Job summary

Huntek Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to support its fire alarm and electronic security teams in Crawley. You will review drawings and tender docs, carry out site surveys, and prepare detailed costed estimates covering equipment, labour, and subcontractor costs.

You will develop system proposals, compare supplier quotes, and produce clear tender submissions while liaising with customers and consultants to ensure accurate pricing and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating fire alarm and/or electronic security projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Strong numerical, cost breakdown and take-off skills.
• Proficient with Excel and estimating/quotation software.
• Excellent communication and organisation to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry standards and when to seek specialist advice.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to establish project requirements.
• Carry out site surveys to assess existing systems, installation requirements and site conditions.
• Prepare detailed estimates covering equipment, labour, cabling, containment, commissioning and subcontractor costs.
• Develop system proposals and equipment schedules, drawing on technical specialists where required.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, identifying scope gaps, technical queries, risks and alternative solutions.
• Produce clear quotations and tender submissions, including assumptions, exclusions and scope of works.
• Liaise with customers, consultants, main contractors and suppliers throughout the tender process, supporting clarifications, negotiations and revisions.
• Manage multiple enquiries, maintain accurate pricing and estimating records, and meet submission deadlines.
• Hand over successful tenders to the delivery team and review completed projects to improve estimating accuracy.

Skills

Fire alarm estimating

Electronic security

Drawings interpretation

Take-offs

Cost estimation

Excel proficiency

Estimating software

Communication

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Fire/electrical qualifications

Tools

CAD software

Take-off tools

Estimating software

Quotation software

Job description

Huntek Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to support its fire alarm and electronic security teams in Crawley. You will review drawings and tender docs, carry out site surveys, and prepare detailed costed estimates covering equipment, labour, and subcontractor costs.

You will develop system proposals, compare supplier quotes, and produce clear tender submissions while liaising with customers and consultants to ensure accurate pricing and timely submissions.