Presales Engineer (CCTV & Security Systems)
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Jci. Solihull-West Midlands-United Kingdom · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £57,973–£95,000 across the United Kingdom.
Jci has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Build project estimates in Sales & Install, checking quantities, materials, labour assumptions and pricing
- Review drawings, layouts and project documents to scope CCTV, EAS and RFID system requirements
- Create and update detailed Excel costing sheets, then prepare technical proposals and customer quotations
- Clarify technical and commercial details with sales, engineering and delivery teams
- Keep estimation records organised and improve the tools and processes used for this work
What you bring
- Three to eight years in estimation, presales engineering, engineering support or a similar technical role
- You have experience designing and estimating CCTV systems
- Strong Excel skills for building and maintaining detailed costing spreadsheets
- You can interpret PDF drawings, layouts and project documentation
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone combining technical estimation with customer-facing presales support. You’ll work across sales, engineering and project teams, managing multiple priorities and agreed deadlines. The role is based in the United Kingdom.
From the employer
What You Will Do
As a Presales Engineer / Application Engineer (Sensormatic Solutions), you will play a key role in supporting the design, estimation and quotation of retail security solutions across CCTV, Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and RFID projects. Working closely with sales and project delivery teams, you will review customer requirements, interpret drawings and layouts, prepare accurate estimates, and ensure proposals are delivered to a high standard within agreed timescales. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with commercial awareness in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee discount platform
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts on Johnson Controls products and services
- Training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture
How You Will Do It
- Prepare accurate project estimates using the Sales & Install (SAI) platform.
- Review PDF drawings, project documentation and store layouts to determine system requirements and scope.
- Develop and maintain detailed Excel-based estimation worksheets.
- Validate quantities, material requirements, labour assumptions and pricing accuracy.
- Support the preparation of technical proposals, quotations and customer submissions.
- Liaise with sales, engineering and project teams to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
- Ensure estimates align with customer specifications, internal standards and project objectives.
- Maintain organised project documentation and estimation records.
- Support continuous improvement of estimation processes and tools.
- Deliver high-quality estimates and presales support within agreed deadlines.
What We Are Looking For
Required
- 3 to 8 years' experience in estimation, engineering support, presales engineering or a similar technical role.
- Familiarity with CCTV system design and estimation.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to create and manage detailed costing spreadsheets.
- Ability to read, interpret and analyse PDF drawings, layouts and project documentation.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proactive, customer-focused approach and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Beneficial
- Experience with Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems.
- Knowledge of Sensormatic Solutions products and technologies.
- Experience using Sales & Install (SAI) estimation software.
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu for drawing review and mark-ups.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD (ACAD).
- Experience within retail security, low-voltage systems or electronic security industries.
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