Fire Project Manager & Estimator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Stevenage
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Fire alarm systems design Technical estimating Project management Microsoft Office Communication skills Commercial awareness Organisational skills Site surveys

FULL DESCRIPTION

Fire Project Manager & Estimator

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced Fire Project Manager & Estimator for a client in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. This role combines technical estimating with end-to-end project management in the fire and security sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed quotations, tenders, and specifications
  • Interpret client requirements, drawings, and site surveys
  • Design and price fire alarm systems (conventional & analogue addressable)
  • Estimate additional systems: emergency lighting, PA/VA, nurse call, disabled refuge
  • Present proposals to clients
  • Manage fire installation projects from handover to completion
  • Schedule works and coordinate installation engineers
  • Monitor project progress and ensure delivery aligns with timelines
  • Liaise with customers and stakeholders
  • Manage variations, additional works, and project changes
  • Ensure correct materials are ordered and delivered
  • Oversee installation engineers, approve timesheets, manage holidays
  • Provide technical support to engineers and internal teams
  • Price works orders, call-outs, and variations
  • Prepare documentation for invoicing
  • Handle customer queries and complaints

About You

  • Proven experience in fire alarm systems (design, estimating, or project management)
  • Strong technical knowledge of fire and associated systems
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Commercial awareness and accurate estimating ability
  • Problem-solver with a practical, hands-on approach

Package & Benefits

  • Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
  • Company vehicle (with fuel/expenses support)
  • Company mobile phone and laptop
  • Pension scheme (auto enrolment)
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Company credit card for expenses
  • PPE and uniform provided

Additional Information

  • Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30
  • Security screening required (including DBS and employment checks)
  • Equal opportunities employer

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