Fire & Security / Designer & Estimator
5 days ago
Lancaster
North West – Fire & Security Designer / Estimator Location: North West Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + company car + excellent benefits NPG Fire Safety Ltd is seeking a skilled Fire & Security Designer / Estimator to support our continued growth across the North West and beyond. Who We Are: We are an independent fire and security business built on the values of competency, integrity, and value. We are multi-disciplined, with extensive third-party accreditation across all core services, including: • BAFE SP205 – Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment, • BAFE SP203-1 – Design, Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems, • BAFE SP203-4 – Design, Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance of Emergency Lighting Systems, • BAFE SP101 – Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers, • NSI Gold – Fire, • NACOSS Gold – Electronic Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Alarms), • NAPIT – Electrical We are one of only two companies in the UK fire and security sector to hold this level of third-party accreditation across both fire safety consultancy and system delivery. Coupled with our commitment to fair pricing and high standards, this delivers real value — reflected in our 99% client retention rate. Our culture is people-first. We have high staff retention, driven by a supportive environment, fair workloads, and real opportunities for growth. We offer competitive salaries, ongoing training, new vehicles and equipment, and a focus on balance and development rather than commission-based targets. What we offer: • £40,000 – £45,000 salary (flexible for exceptional candidates), • Company car, • 24 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, • 5% company pension, • Supportive team culture and strong company values Key responsibilities: • Produce accurate and compliant fire and security system designs and estimates, aligned with relevant British Standards and project requirements, • Prepare clear technical and commercial documentation, including drawings, specifications, and quotations, • Provide technical input and support to engineers to ensure smooth project delivery and consistency with design specifications, • Provide technical support and guidance to engineers throughout project delivery, • Ensure timely delivery of estimates and proposals to support client requirements and deadlines, • Collaborate with engineers, clients, and suppliers to ensure smooth project handover and delivery, • Utilise design and estimating software effectively (Uptick experience preferred), • Maintain high levels of technical accuracy and commercial awareness across all designs and submissions What we’re looking for: • Excellent technical knowledge of relevant British Standards for fire and security systems, • Relevant qualifications (FIA Advanced Designer preferred), • Proven ability to deliver accurate estimates within agreed timeframes, • Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, engineers, and suppliers, • Proficiency in design and estimating software (Uptick experience desirable), • Ideally based in Cumbria or Lancashire, though Manchester and further afield may be considered, with a willingness to travel, • Remote working may be considered for the right candidate, • Full UK driving licence and the unrestricted right to work in the UK If you’re seeking to join a values-led, quality-focused organisation and take on a key technical role in our next phase of growth, we’d welcome your application. To apply, send your CV and a brief cover note to