At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and prepare pricing proposals for exciting cybersecurity projects.
- Company: Join a leading security company working with top UK utility firms.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible benefits, and 33 days holiday.
- Other info: Access ongoing training, virtual GP, and lifestyle benefits.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team making a real impact in cybersecurity.
- Qualifications: 3-7 years in cyber/tech security; strong estimating and proposal skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Better places, thriving communities. Join a successful security company who specialise in Security / Access Control Systems to some of the UK's largest Utility companies across the UK, to join as an ambitious Estimator and help to develop the business during an exciting phase of growth.
Job Summary
The Estimator is responsible for assessing, costing, and preparing pricing proposals for cybersecurity projects, services, and solutions. This role works closely with solution architects, project managers, and technical teams to develop accurate estimates for cybersecurity implementations, managed security services, compliance projects, and security consulting engagements. The Estimator ensures that all bids, tenders, and proposals align with customer requirements, organizational capabilities, and commercial objectives while maintaining competitive and profitable pricing.
Key Responsibilities
- Estimating & Costing
- Analyze customer requirements, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Develop detailed cost estimates for cybersecurity solutions and services.
- Prepare pricing models for:
- Security operations center (SOC) services
- Managed security services (MSS)
- Calculate labour, software licensing, hardware, and operational costs.
Experience
- 3–7 years of experience in the cyber / tech / electrical security industry- pre-sales, estimating, bid management, or solution design.
- Experience preparing commercial proposals and cost estimates for technical projects.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity services, technologies, and delivery models.
As well as a competitive salary, you will be provided with a laptop and mobile, as well as:
- Working away allowance
- Annual Appraisal
- Annual salary review
- Share Incentive Plan
- 24 hour Virtual GP
- Life Cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace pension scheme
- 33 days holiday, including statutory Bank Holidays
- Quality accommodation
- Laptop, Phone, and any required ICT equipment for the role
- Ongoing training and personal development via the Learning Hub
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools. Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.
Estimator in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. Located in Dalkeith, this role as a Licensed Security Officer not only provides competitive benefits such as life cover and dental insurance but also fosters personal and professional growth through various opportunities. Join us to be part of a team that values proactive protection and compliance while enjoying unique perks like discounts through MiDeals.
Contact Details:
Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services Recruitment Team
