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Estimator (Small Works) Needed ASAP!
The Role:
As a Fire and Security Estimator, you will be responsible for designing and estimating Fire, Intruder, Access Control, CCTV and Accessible Alarm Systems for multiple organisations. You will have a focus on our contracted customers, ensuring a fast, accurate and professional resolution to all enquiries, relaying timely and accurate information to our customers. You will also use AutoCAD to design & modify systems, creating design plans, as fitted drawings & zone plans.
The Candidate: Skillset
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
- Understanding of budgetary controls, business needs and a commercial awareness.
- Prior experience & knowledge in the design and presentation of complex fire and security systems.
- Experience and an understanding of using AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of fire regulations such as BS 5839 & BS 8629
- Creating bespoke quotations and design specifications for clients.
- Working with AutoCAD to create & update drawings, as well as producing as-fitted drawings & Fire Zone Plans from engineer sketches.
- Requesting accurate product specifications and prices from suppliers and distributors.
- Updating the Company System with relevant information from suppliers to provide accurate quotations and designs.
- Following up quotes with clients and liaising with the appropriate Account Manager on any customer specific queries.
- Preparing contracts that are won and setting these up on the system.
- Preparing and maintaining Operations and Maintenance Manuals for completed projects.
- Liaising with suppliers regarding the quality of our products, making sure we receive them in good condition and arranging returns of replacement when necessary.
- Responding quickly to all supplier and electrical contractor queries.
- Assisting the Senior Estimator & Purchaser to maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and electrical contractors.
- To ensure prompt and accurate processing of customer requests.
