Design Estimating Manager

Job Title: Fire & Security Design Estimating Manager

Location: Office-based with regular site visits (Surrey and London area)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + vehicle
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 am – 16:30 pm (flexible working available)

Are you an experienced Fire & Security Design Estimator with a strong electrical background and a passion for delivering high-quality projects? We are seeking a skilled Design Estimating Manager to join our growing team and play a critical role in ensuring our projects are designed to perfection and cost-effective from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Estimating: Create detailed and accurate designs and cost estimates for fire and security systems, ensuring all projects are within budget and meet customer specifications.
• Project Involvement: Manage the project lifecycle from the pre-design phase through to completion, including on-site visits to oversee installations.
• Pre-Design Assessments: Ensure all commercial jobs are carefully assessed and planned for maximum cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Client Interaction: Work with high-end customers, including established restaurants, private membership clubs, and luxury homes, delivering tailored solutions that meet their security and fire safety needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with a team of 20 engineers and 8 office staff, ensuring smooth communication and coordination between design, estimating, and project execution.
• Meetings & Site Visits: Attend design co-ordinator meetings and regularly visit sites to collaborate with the engineering team and ensure alignment on project goals.

Requirements:

• Strong electrical background, with proven experience in design and estimating within the fire and security sector.
• Demonstrable experience working on high-end, bespoke projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to effectively manage projects and liaise with customers, engineers, and office staff.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once while maintaining attention to detail and cost-effectiveness.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Flexible working hours.
• The opportunity to work with prestigious clients and be part of a dynamic, collaborative team.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and bring your expertise to a role where your skills will be valued and rewarded, apply now!

Smart Search Technical is a specialist recruitment company operating in technical engineering sectors across the UK & beyond. Founded in 2024, our mission is to simplify the recruitment process for both job seekers and employers, leveraging our extensive knowledge, connections and experience.

With over 20 years experience in recruitment, assisting SMEs and Blue-Chip organisations, our team at SST receives comprehensive training enabling them to provide expert advice in their respective sectors. We assist with permanent, contract and temporary hires, as well as recruitment campaigns and recruitment outsourcing.

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