Fire Design Estimator
CV-LibraryLeicester, City of LeicesterpermanentPosted: 14 August 2026
Apply NowOur client is looking for a Design Estimator in the Fire & Security industry. The role is mainly focusing on the fire protection and suppression side of the industry.
Roles and responsibilities:
* Produce accurate quotations based on tender specifications, drawings and survey notes provided by customers and colleagues
* Keep up to date with all relevant legislation and product information
* Put together compliant designs in line with customer and British Standard requirements
* Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers, industry partners and key stakeholders
* Work alongside company estimating resource to ensure balanced workload
* Conduct site surveys alongside sales team
* To tender on behalf of our clinet for both Security and Fire alarm projects
Skills:
* To have extensive experience of the M&E contracting and tendering processes
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask
* Skilled Negotiator
* Technical skills to understand and propose products or solutions by focusing on the client’s requirements
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders
* Proficient in estimating software, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project).
* Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
If a CW Executive Search consultant does not reach out within 2 weeks of your application you have unfortunately been unsuccessful
Roles and responsibilities:
* Produce accurate quotations based on tender specifications, drawings and survey notes provided by customers and colleagues
* Keep up to date with all relevant legislation and product information
* Put together compliant designs in line with customer and British Standard requirements
* Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers, industry partners and key stakeholders
* Work alongside company estimating resource to ensure balanced workload
* Conduct site surveys alongside sales team
* To tender on behalf of our clinet for both Security and Fire alarm projects
Skills:
* To have extensive experience of the M&E contracting and tendering processes
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask
* Skilled Negotiator
* Technical skills to understand and propose products or solutions by focusing on the client’s requirements
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders
* Proficient in estimating software, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project).
* Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
If a CW Executive Search consultant does not reach out within 2 weeks of your application you have unfortunately been unsuccessful