Fire & Security Estimator / Designer – Essex £55K in Chelmsford

Fire & Security Estimator / Designer – Essex £55K in Chelmsford

Chelmsford Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
JAM Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Prepare cost estimates and design fire and security systems for various projects.
  • Company: Specialist Fire & Security firm with a focus on innovation and growth.
  • Benefits: Salary up to £55K, company car or allowance, 25 days holiday, and healthcare.
  • Other info: Opportunity to manage a team and develop your career in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in fire and security design.
  • Qualifications: Experience in estimating and designing fire and security systems is essential.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

The Fire & Security Estimator / Designer – Essex £55K role in Chelmsford involves preparing cost estimates and designing fire and security systems for a specialist firm.

This full-time position is primarily office-based with some remote working.

The ideal candidate will possess strong estimating skills and the ability to produce designs for various systems.

The role offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum.

It could suit an experienced professional ready to manage a team and develop the division, or someone aiming to progress to this level.

Key skills include cost analysis, system design, and client liaison for installation and maintenance projects.

Fire & Security Estimator / Designer – Essex - £55,000 I am currently representing a Fire & Security specialist company that delivers design, installation and maintenance services to a range of clients across England.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Fire & Security Estimator / Designer to join their office-based team.

This role would suit someone with strong estimating experience who is also confident producing designs across fire and security systems.

The position will be predominantly office-based, with an element of working from home.

The client would consider an experienced estimator/designer who is ready to step into a more senior role, with the opportunity to manage a team and help develop the division, or someone who is looking to progress into this level in the near future.

Salary Package

  • £45,000 - £55,000
  • Company Car or car allowance
  • 25 days' holidays
  • healthcare
  • Hybrid Duties
  • Preparing accurate estimates, quotations and design proposals for fire and security projects across commercial and enterprise-level systems.
  • Producing detailed designs for fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and associated security systems.
  • Reviewing specifications, drawings, site information and tender documentation to prepare competitive and commercially sound bids.
  • Working closely with sales, operations, project managers and engineers to ensure estimates are technically accurate and deliverable.
  • Handling enterprise-level systems and larger-scale projects, ensuring design and pricing align with client requirements and industry standards.
  • Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain costs, technical information and product support.
  • Supporting tender submissions, value engineering, project handovers and client presentations where required.
  • Taking responsibility for developing the estimating/design function, with the potential to manage a team and grow the division.

Requirements

  • Experience estimating within the Fire & Security industry.
  • Ability to produce or support designs across fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder and integrated security systems.
  • Experience working on enterprise-level systems or large commercial projects.
  • Strong commercial awareness when pricing projects, reviewing specifications and liaising with customers and suppliers.
  • Confident working from an office environment, with flexibility for some home working.
  • Ideal for someone looking to step into a senior role, manage a team and take ownership of a growing division.
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Fire & Security Estimator / Designer – Essex £55K in Chelmsford employer: JAM Recruitment Ltd

At JAM Recruitment Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and development of our team members. Located in Birmingham, we offer a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, alongside competitive salaries and hybrid working options. With a strong focus on career progression, our employees are empowered to take on leadership roles and make a meaningful impact in the field of personal injury law.

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