Estimator

In this role you will work closely with system design engineers to estimate and prepare bid proposals for our UK based client remotely from our JMTECH India offices. You must be proficient in English and experienced in electronic security and construction industry bid/estimating roles to qualify for this position.

Key Responsibilities

A. Estimation & Costing

• Interpret client requirements, tender documents, drawings, site information, and specifications to produce accurate, auditable cost estimates.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, schedules, device lists, system summaries, and material takeoffs.
• Ensure estimates reflect technical, commercial, contractual, and delivery risks.

B. Technical & Design Coordination

• Work closely with Project Sales, Systems Design, Technical Support, Project Management, and Quality & Compliance teams to validate technical assumptions and ensure feasibility.
• Highlight deviations, valueengineering opportunities, and alternative solutions where beneficial.

C. Supplier & Subcontractor Liaison

• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain material costs, labour rates, specialist quotations, and lead times.
• Validate thirdparty proposals for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.

D. Proposal & Document Preparation

• Produce professionally formatted cost proposals, quotations, and tender submissions.
• Support Sales with bid responses, clarifications, compliance matrices, and commercial documentation.

E. Governance, Accuracy & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain pricing libraries, cost databases, and historical benchmarks to improve estimating accuracy.
• Contribute to process improvements and help strengthen NACDs estimating standards and controls.
  

F. Handover & Internal Support

• Participate in internal handovers to Project Managers and Delivery Teams once bids are awarded.
• Provide estimation clarification throughout the project lifecycle where needed.

G. Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate with clients, consultants, and principal contractors to clarify requirements, respond to queries, and support negotiation stages.
  

3. Skills & Competencies Required

A. Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of door entry, intercom, CCTV, access control, and integrated security systems.
• Ability to interpret system designs, wiring schematics, and technical documentation.

B. Commercial & Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to break down complex project requirements into accurate cost components.
• Solid understanding of commercial conditions, margins, risks, and pricing strategy.

C. Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with internal teams such as Sales, Technical, Procurement, Finance and external parties including clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ability to present costings clearly and justify assumptions.

D. Organisational & Documentation Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy in estimates, notes, schedules, and tender documentation.
• Strong time management to handle multiple bids with competing deadlines.

E. Systems & Tools

• Proficiency in Excel, estimating software, document templates, and digital collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ability to maintain and update internal pricing databases.

F. Behavioural Competencies

• Proactive, methodical, and structured approach to workload.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Continuous improvement mindset seeking to refine accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in estimating processes.