Senior Security Estimator
Posted Today by V7 Recruitment
£350 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Birmingham
Summary: The Senior Estimator role focuses on producing accurate cost estimates for electronic security system installations within a well-established organization. The position involves collaboration with clients and suppliers on various commercial and university projects, offering long-term contract stability and potential for permanent employment. The role requires strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills to support bid submissions and project requirements. This opportunity is based in Birmingham and offers hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate and competitive cost estimates and tenders for security system installations
- Work across systems including Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Alarms, and Nurse Call Systems
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to gather project requirements
- Obtain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotations
- Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost efficiencies
- Support bid submissions and ensure deadlines are met
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within Security Systems, Fire & Security, or ELV / LV Systems
- Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, and intruder systems
- Experience pricing commercial, healthcare, or education sector projects
- Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Salary (Rate): £350/day
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Estimator – Security Systems | Birmingham | £350/day | Hybrid
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a well-established organisation specialising in electronic security systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial and university projects, with long-term contract stability and the potential to move into a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce accurate and competitive cost estimates and tenders for security system installations
- Work across systems including:
- Access Control
- CCTV
- Intruder Alarms
- Nurse Call Systems
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to gather project requirements
- Obtain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotations
- Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost efficiencies
- Support bid submissions and ensure deadlines are met
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator within:
- Security Systems
- Fire & Security
- ELV / LV Systems
- Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, and intruder systems
- Experience pricing commercial, healthcare, or education sector projects
- Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
What’s on Offer
- £350 per day (outside IR35 depending on setup)
- Weekly pay (every Friday) via our payroll company or Ltd Company
- Hybrid working – mix of home and Birmingham office
- Long-term contract with option to go permanent
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-value projects
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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