Estimator / Buyer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator/Buyer to join a reputable fire and security business based in the Birmingham area.
As an Estimator you will play a key role in the pre-sales process, ensuring accurate, timely and competitive cost estimates for customer projects.

Benefits:

• 8:00am 5:00pm
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthdays off
• Death in service
• Life insurance
• Company Pension
• Free parking

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for the installation, maintenance, and servicing of Fire and Security systems.
• Review project specifications, blueprints, and client requirements to determine the scope of work and associated costs and produce quotations from information supplied by clients, engineers, or personal site visits.
• Obtain and analyse quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Communicate with clients to clarify project requirements, address concerns, and provide updates on estimates and proposals.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, project changes, and cost variations. Provide regular reports to management on estimating activities and project status.
• Provide technical and commercial assistance.
• Protect the businesses commercial interests by ensuring quotations are produced with profitability in mind.

Skills and Experience required:

• Proven experience as an Estimator in the Fire and Security industry or a related field.
• Familiarity with cost estimation software and techniques is essential.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• attention to detail, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage own workload.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Looks for ways to improve and enhance existing systems and processes.

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