Estimator Bidder

Estimator / Bid Writer
Harlow (Office Based with potential flexibility)
£30,000–£40,000 depending on experience

Newman Personnel is delighted to be supporting an established and growing specialist business in the search for an Estimator / Bid Writer to join their Harlow team.

This opportunity is open to either an experienced Estimator from a Security Systems, CCTV or Access Control environment, or someone with transferable estimating, bid, QS or pre-construction experience looking to develop further within a specialist technical sector.

The role will involve:

• Preparing tenders, quotations and project proposals
• Producing cost breakdowns and reviewing specifications
• Working closely with suppliers, clients and internal teams
• Supporting competitive bids while maintaining agreed margins
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Building strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle

We would love to hear from candidates with:

• Previous estimating, bid writing or pre-construction experience
• Exposure to CCTV and Access Control projects preferred
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Experience interpreting specifications and pricing work
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Salary guide:
£30,000–£40,000 depending on experience.

Candidates with strong sector knowledge and exposure to larger tender values will naturally sit towards the upper end, however applicants from related sectors with transferable skills are also encouraged to apply.

We thank all candidates who take the time to apply — every application is genuinely appreciated and reviewed with care. If your experience closely matches what our client is looking for, we’ll be in touch. If you don’t hear from us, please assume that on this occasion you haven’t been selected, but we truly wish you every success in finding the right next role