Role - Design & Estimating Engineer (Fire, Security & Network Infrastructure)Type: PermanentLocation: Sheffield area, On-site (+ customer sites)Salary: Up to £37,000The Design and Estimating Engineer will be responsible for the design and costing of complex fire, security & network infrastructure/systems. You will be responsible for reviewing client specification documents and drawings, liaising with suppliers, using CAD software for the detailed design, costing the projects and drafting proposal documents. Role ResponsibilitiesDesign life safety and security systemsProgress sales enquiries, working closely with Business Development Managers to ensure that customer requirements are understoodPrepare proposals, quotations and tender documentsAssess risk factors influencing the security and fire designEnsuring all quotations and system design specs are compatible with the requirements of technical and regulatory standards/Codes of PracticeReview changes in customers’ specifications and modifying designs accordinglyEssential SkillsGood working knowledge of fire, security & network infrastructure products and systems and their features/limitationsDesign and estimating experienceAbility to prepare cost sheets and proposal documentsExperience of reading and publishing specifications and technical drawingsStrong organisational and time management skillsExcellent attention to detailDesirable SkillsAutoCAD Revit Up to date knowledge of technologies, technical and regulatory standards, which are relevant to the design processInstallation or commissioning experience within a relevant sectorAwareness of European regulatory standardsOn occasion the role may require support at our other offices and onsite at customers’ sites for design meetings.If you are interested with a relevant background please do not hesitate to apply immediately, or email milesb@excelerate.co.uk.We look forward to processing your application.