Design and Estimating Engineer

London /South East / East Midlands

Up to £37,000

Our client is seeking a Design and Estimating Engineer area to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for progressing sales enquiries and tenders, requirements by working closely with Business Development Managers to ensure that customer requirement are understood
• Design any number of life safety and security systems plus any other integrated building system as specified within the Company’s scope of work based upon customer requirements, specifications, drawings, and current standards
• Prepare proposals, quotations and tender documents for designed systems and ensure that assigned tenders are prepared on time and in line with company standards
• Assess the security and fire risk factors influencing the design, to either enhance the design accordingly or to communicate back to the client
• Ensure that the content of all quotations and system design specifications are compatible with the requirements of all applicable technical and regulatory standards (i.e. EN, BS, HTM) and BAFE/NSI Codes of Practice
• Produce CAD design and construction drawings in line with company policies and procedures and ensure handovers and deadlines are achieved
• Travel to client or supplier sites within the UK and possibly overseas

Qualities Required:

• Good working knowledge of fire & security products and systems and their features and limitations as well as design experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to design relevant systems, prepare cost sheets and proposal documents
• The ability to understand and publish specifications and technical drawings

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus BH’s with the opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan- claim back the costs of the dentist, opticians, physio, prescriptions and much more
• Life Insurance- 4 times the annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme including mental health support, legal, financial advice and access to own Mental Health First Aid team
• Access to 24/7 GP helpline and online GP surgery
• Access to discounts from 1000s of retailers through PERKS such as gym membership discounts, shopping, cinema tickets, and discounts at your favourite restaurants