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Mission 4 Recruitment
Location:
St Albans, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
My client, a well-established Fire & Security company based in St. Albans, is looking for a highly organised and proactive Design Estimator to join their growing team.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within the Fire and/or Security industry. You should have a logical and structured approach to estimating and be able to build solid, trust-based relationships across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide estimating support on security and/or life safety projects, including product selection, tender quantification, and providing accurate costs based on industry trends.
* Prepare detailed cost sheets, drawing markups, take-offs, and quotations.
* Develop processes and strategies to maximize output without compromising technical quality.
* Maintain accurate subcontractor and product market information for informed decision-making and to identify new products, technologies, and pricing.
* Support sales teams with surveys, client meetings, and pre- and post-tender meetings as required.
* Learn about customer needs, identify areas for improvement, and propose solutions to support clients.
Qualifications:
* Knowledge of security and life safety systems such as Fire Alarms, EVC Systems, Evacuation Alert Systems, PAVA, Air Sampling, Atex & IS Systems, Gas Suppression, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder, PA Systems.
* Proven experience supporting sales with detailed designs, proposals, and costings.
* Experience with projects ranging from £10k to over £1m.
* Ability to read drawings and understand specifications.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9-day working fortnight, Hybrid remote work.
Benefits include Wellness & Employee Assistance Programme.
Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within 7 days, please assume you were not successful. We will retain your details for future opportunities.
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