Fire and Security Estimator​/Designer

The Fire and Security Estimator / Designer – Essex £55K role in Chelmsford involves producing designs and costings for fire and security systems.

This permanent position is primarily office-based with some remote working flexibility.

The successful candidate will possess strong estimating experience and design confidence across these systems.

Key responsibilities include preparing accurate quotations, managing project specifications, and supporting the division's development.

The role offers progression into team management for an experienced professional or someone ready to advance.

Your skills in system design, client liaison, and cost analysis will be essential.

The salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.

Fire and Security Estimator / Designer – Essex - £55,000.

I am currently representing a Fire and Security specialist company that delivers design, installation and maintenance services to a range of clients across England.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Fire and Security Estimator / Designer to join their office-based team.

This role would suit someone with strong estimating experience who is also confident producing designs across fire and security systems.

The position will be predominantly office-based, with an element of working from home.

The client would consider an experienced estimator/designer who is ready to step into a more senior role, with the opportunity to manage a team and help develop the division, or someone who is looking to progress into this level in the near future.

• £45,000
• £55,000
• Company Car or car allowance
• 25 days'' holidays
• healthcare

• Preparing accurate estimates, quotations and design proposals for fire and security projects across commercial and enterprise-level systems.
• Producing detailed designs for fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and associated security systems.
• Reviewing specifications, drawings, site information and tender documentation to prepare competitive and commercially sound bids.
• Working closely with sales, operations, project managers and engineers to ensure estimates are technically accurate and deliverable.
• Handling enterprise-level systems and larger-scale projects, ensuring design and pricing align with client requirements and industry standards.
• Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain costs, technical information and product support.
• Supporting tender submissions, value engineering, project handovers and client presentations where required.
• Taking responsibility for developing the estimating/design function, with the potential to manage a team and grow the division.

• Experience estimating within the Fire and Security industry.
• Ability to produce or support designs across fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder and integrated security systems.
• Experience working on enterprise-level systems or large commercial projects.
• Strong commercial awareness when pricing projects, reviewing specifications and liaising with customers and suppliers.
• Confident working from an office environment, with flexibility for some home working.
• Ideal for someone looking to step into a senior role, manage a team and take ownership of a growing division.