We are recruiting a Sales Estimator – Fire & Security to support continued growth across fire and security systems, including installation projects, small works/remedials, and maintenance & monitoring contracts.
This is a hands-on technical sales role for someone who can design, specify, quote, and sell fire and security systems independently, without relying on engineers to scope or price work.
You will take ownership of opportunities from initial enquiry through to conversion, managing pipeline activity while producing compliant, commercially sound solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and grow new business across fire and security services
Design, specify, and price fire and security systems independently
Manage and maintain a strong, accurate sales pipeline
Forecast sales performance and track against targets
Provide technical and commercial advice on compliant security solutions
Generate opportunities across installations, small works, and maintenance contracts
Prepare detailed proposals, specifications, and quotations
Work closely with senior management and operational teams to validate opportunities
Track conversion rates, tender performance, and lost opportunities
Monitor market trends and competitor activity
Present pipeline, performance, and forecast data to senior stakeholders
Experience Required
Proven experience in fire and security technical sales or estimating
Strong technical knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder systems
Ability to design, quote, and sell integrated security solutions
Commercially aware with strong forecasting and reporting skills
Confident communicator able to build long-term client relationships
Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce or similar preferred)
Full UK driving licence
The Person
Confident technical sales professional with strong commercial awareness
Comfortable owning quotes end-to-end and standing by pricing decisions
Organised, analytical, and confident managing forecasts and pipelines
Able to explain technical solutions clearly to non-technical clients
Proactive, results-driven, and accountable for performance
Professional, ethical, and customer-focused in approach
Enjoys autonomy and responsibility rather than being micromanaged