Hybrid working - Essex based office.
The Role
- We’re looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Design Estimator to join our growing PFS Minor Projects team.
- You’ll take projects from tender through to handover, combining technical fire alarm expertise with accurate estimating and practical design.
- You’ll review specifications, produce compliant designs, prepare quotations and support project teams throughout delivery.
- Strong knowledge of BS 5839 Parts 1, 6, 8 & 9 and commercial estimating experience is essential
- Review tender drawings, specifications and project requirements.
- Produce accurate quotations for fire alarm projects, upgrades and maintenance.
- Create design drawings, schematics, cause & effect matrices and equipment schedules.
- Ensure designs comply with BS 5839, BS 9999, Building Regulations and client requirements.
- Work with consultants, clients, architects and contractors to develop practical solutions.
- Support Project Managers and commissioning teams with technical queries.
- Attend site surveys and pre-tender meetings when required.
- Maintain accurate estimating and design records.
- Experience in fire alarm design and estimating.
- FIA, Zues, Level 3 or equivalent BS 5839 design qualification.
- Confident interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
- AutoCAD or similar design software experience.
- Strong commercial, numerical and analytical skills.
- Experience with estimating software, CRM and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of systems including Gent, Notifier, Siemens, Advanced, C-Tec, Hochiki, Morley, Apollo or similar.
- A detail-focused, organised and commercially aware approach.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Competitive salary, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working.
- 25 days, rising to 35 + BH.
- Car allowance
- Company pension.
- Training and development.
- Clear career progression.
- Company laptop, tablet and mobile.
V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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