North builds stronger, more reliable networks and creates smarter, more sustainable places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust Network Infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work.
Working across four specialist sectors: public service, enterprise, financial service, and defence & justice. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.
The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer’s point of view, and we know the power of connecting people, skills and technologies in new and exciting ways.
North are seeking an ambitious and experienced Design Estimator to support Sales and Operations in planning, designing and driving new innovative network cabling infrastructure solutions and services for our Enterprise clients, particularly, within our Data Centre, Fit Out and Enterprise ends user clients.
- Create and produce quality design schematics, drawings, specifications, costing models, estimations.
- Act as technical authority on solutions and services working with strategic partners and vendors.
- Provide pre-sales support generating responses and working on major bids.
- Provide technical support and expertise at qualified client meetings with Sales team.
- Technical interface with relevant vendors and partners, maintaining partner certifications and accreditations.
- Propose commercial enhancements to responses and continual improvement of bid submission materials.
- Required to attend and conduct site surveys.
- Assist sales team to close new business opportunities.
- Understand North Enterprise client needs and challenges, tailoring your approach demonstrating how to address their needs and overcome their challenges
- Obtain market intelligence through research and industry contacts staying informed of industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies
- Working with the Sales, BDM, Technical and Sector teams to optimise pricing approaches and bid models
- End-to-end Physical designs and researching in to the latest regulations and ensuring all North’s design conform to these regulations.
- Proven experience in a structured and fibre optic cabling environment with an excellent understanding particularly related to infrastructure solutions planning and design
- Strong work ethic in order to stay on top of a high volume, fast paced, portfolio of demands and responsibilities.
- Creative, innovative, professional, flexible, and approachable with ability to liaise with key stakeholders including clients and industry partners
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with colleagues and clients
- Strong communication & problem solving skills
- Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A competitive market salary, performance-based commission, and comprehensive benefits package
- Fantastic opportunities for career progression
- Opportunity to work with leading-edge technology and innovative solutions.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contributions.
- Professional growth and development through ongoing training and development including sponsor for both continuous learning through vendor partners and personal qualifications (CNIDP)
- Chance to be a part of a forward-thinking company that's shaping the future of Networking.
North is firmly committed to equality, serving as an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture for all employees.