Fire and Security Estimator

Fire & Security Estimator Location: West Sussex Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE About the Role We are seeking an experienced Fire & Security Estimator to join our growing team in West Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with a strong technical understanding of fire and security systems to play a key role in securing new business opportunities.

You will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive quotations for a wide range of projects, including fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, VESDA and disabled refuge systems across commercial and industrial environments.

Working closely with our operations, design and project teams, you will review customer requirements, conduct site surveys, assess project risks and develop cost-effective solutions that meet both client and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documents to determine project requirements. Conduct site surveys to assess existing installations, site conditions and project scope. Prepare detailed cost estimates covering labour, materials, equipment, commissioning, subcontractors and associated project costs.

Produce system proposals, equipment schedules and supporting technical documentation. Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing. Identify scope gaps, technical queries, commercial risks and value-engineering opportunities.

Prepare professional quotations and tender submissions, including clear scope definitions, assumptions and exclusions. Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal teams throughout the tender process.

Manage multiple tenders simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are met. Provide support during tender negotiations, revisions and clarification meetings. Maintain accurate records of quotations, pricing data and tender outcomes.

Ensure a smooth handover of successful projects to the delivery team. Review completed projects to improve future estimating accuracy and profitability. Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience estimating fire alarm and/or electronic security projects Strong technical knowledge of: Fire Detection & Alarm Systems CCTV Systems Access Control Systems Intruder Alarm Systems Ability to interpret technical drawi...

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