Design & Estimating Engineer – Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Location: Chesterfield/Gloucester/London – Hybrid working. Salary: Up to £50,000, depending on experience.
Role
The Design & Estimating Engineer will design and cost complex fire, life safety, electronic security systems and network infrastructure. Responsibilities include reviewing client specifications, liaising with suppliers, using CAD software for detailed design, costing projects, drafting proposal documents and ensuring internal and external deadlines are met.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Progress sales enquiries and tender requirements, working with Business Development Managers.
* Design various life safety and security systems and other integrated building systems as specified.
* Prepare proposals, quotations and tender documents on time and to company standards.
* Assess risk factors in security and fire design and communicate findings to clients.
* Ensure all quotations and system designs meet applicable technical and regulatory standards and Codes of Practice.
* Adhere to all company policies and procedures; ensure handovers and deadlines are achieved.
* Review changes in specifications and modify designs accordingly.
* Adapt and perform other duties within remit and capability as required.
Person Specification
Essential
* Good working knowledge of fire, security or network infrastructure products and systems.
* Previous design and estimating experience, including cost sheet and proposal preparation.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Experience reading and publishing specifications and technical drawings.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
* Attention to detail.
Desirable
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
* Current knowledge of relevant technical and regulatory standards.
* Installation or commissioning experience in a relevant sector.
* Knowledge of European regulatory standards.
* Proficiency in a European language (desirable).
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on qualifications, merit and business need.
Working Conditions
Role based in an open‑plan office with multi‑screen computer use. Occasional support at other offices or onsite at customer sites for design meetings.
Benefits
* Flexible benefits platform and up to five extra holiday days.
* Critical illness insurance, dental and technology product purchases.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme and high‑street discounts.
* Enhanced pension contributions and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
* Mitie Stars recognition programme.
Application
Apply now to join our team.
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