Estimating Manager - AOV Systems (Design & Technical Leadership)

c. £65k + up to 20% Bonus + 33 Days Holiday + Company Car/ Allowance

Hybrid Role | South East / Surrey Office / Client Sites

Are you a seasoned Estimator or Technical Manager with deep expertise in AOV (Automatic Opening Ventilation) systems? Ready to take the lead in a growing company that's making a real impact in the Social Housing and Public Sector space?  Want to work Hybrid or from South Surrey office leading Automatic Smoke Vent Design, Estimation and technical leadership - this could be excellent!

We're looking for a dynamic AOV experienced Estimating Manager who can do more than crunch numbers in Fire Detection and Fire Protection - someone who can design vent solutions, support sales and tenders team, and guide installations with technical precision if they need help engineering yor solution.

his is a central role in our business, blending design, technical with engineering insight to help our client deliver outstanding work for their housing clients.

What You'll Be Doing as - AOV Estimating Manager/ Design Manager/ Technical Manager ?

-     Lead the Estimating Function for AOV projects, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with client needs.

-     Support Sales & Tendering by providing technical input, solution design, and pricing strategies for Smoke Vent and Automatic Vents

-     Design Oversight of AOV systems, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.

-     Technical Guidance during project delivery - from pre-installation advice to on-site troubleshooting.

-     Be the Go-To Expert for all things AOV, helping shape best practices and elevate our technical standards.

-     Collaborate Across Teams including sales, project management, and installation to ensure seamless delivery.

What We're Looking for in Estimating manager/ Design Manager/ Technical Manager (AOV)?

-     Proven experience in estimating or technical design within the AOV or smoke ventilation sector.

-     Strong understanding of regulations, compliance, and installation practices in social housing/public sector environments.

-     Ability to interpret drawings, create technical solutions, and communicate clearly with clients and contractors.

-     A natural problem-solver with commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset.

-     Based in the South East, with flexibility to attend client sites and our South Surrey office when needed.

-     Comfortable working hybrid - balancing remote work with in-person collaboration.

What's On Offer - AOV Estimating Manager/ Design Manager/ Technical Manager (Automatic Vent exp)?

-     Salary circa £65k + excellent Bonus (see below)

-     Bonus up to 20% 

-     33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)

-     Company Car or Car Allowance

-     Hybrid Working Model

-     A chance to shape a growing business, influence technical direction, and make a meaningful impact.

Why Join - as Estimating Manager/ Design Manager/ Technical Manager - MUST have AOV experience!?

Our Client is a growing company with a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation. Their clients trust them to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions - and we're building a team of experts for our client, who care deeply about doing things right.  Just Finalising a Fire Alarm Design/ Estimating Manager role ... and if you have the experience on the Vent side, apply and join growth!

Steve Eley - Fire and Security Careers (Part of Eley Solutions Ltd) 

This is more than a job - it's a chance to lead, innovate, and grow with the company.

Ready to be the technical heartbeat of our clients AOV offering? Google us, Call us or Apply now to reach out for a confidential chat, we help with process (if you have the Venting/ AOV experience helping sales and projects teams, c. Surrey.