Fire & Security Systems Surveyor / Estimator

Job description

Careermakers Recruitment are hiring!

Fire & Security Systems Surveyor / Estimator wanted!

Bradford (Head Office) – & Nationwide

Job Description

As a surveyor/Estimator your role will be to carry out site surveys, prepare system designs and quotations for a wide range of systems including Primarily Fire detection, Access control, CCTV, intruder detection and network systems. This will be for client’s requirements both new and existing on a nationwide basis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing technical specifications and understanding client’s requirements
• Researching suitable components/systems and checking for compatibility
• Completing initial designs based on a technical specification
• Completing design calculations and presenting technical information
• Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers for technical data and pricing
• Populating quotations with technical information and costs
• Producing design drawings, schematics.

In addition, it would be beneficial but not essential for you to have the following skills/attributes:

• CAD design experience, Visio/CAD/Auto sketch.
• Understanding of both fire and security technical standards and systems.
• Knowledge of electrical industry, including electrical wiring standards/requirements, preferably with an electrical background.
• Experience with procurement and construction processes and systems.
• Specialist knowledge for Home Office, Police Custody and Prison specifications would be advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with customers.
• IT experience, MS Office, iPads and CRM systems.
• Excellent time management.

Remuneration & Benefits:

• £34,000 – £38,000 subject to experience
• Incentive based schemes
• Company car
• Mobile phone
• Laptop
• Up to 25 days holiday a year
• Pension

Additional Info

Due to the nature of the Fire & Security industry and specific contracts, if successful, we will need to complete a number of background checks including a credit check, referencing history and ensure you can achieve DBS Enhanced certification and vetting clearances for both HMP and MOD sites.

All hired candidates will be subject to successful completion of these background checks.

If you are interested in the role, and have the relevant experience please apply with your CV or give us a call on (phone number removed)

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: From £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)