Fire Alarm Design and Estimating Engineer

Pear Tree.

. Produce accurate layout proposals and equipment specifications for fire alarm systems based on architectural scale drawings and site survey intelligence .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesJunior💰 ₱60,000 - ₱70,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing fire alarm systems in compliance with British Standards, including BS 5839, while effectively estimating project costs and producing accurate quotations. Proficient in collaborating with installation teams and clients to ensure clarity and alignment on technical specifications.

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Fire Alarm System DesignSystem EstimatingTechnical Desktop SurveyingBritish Standards ComplianceCAD or PDF Markup Tools

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Hard Skills

Fire Detection SystemsReading Scale Architectural DrawingsDigital MeasurementsCalculating Unit MarginsProducing Formal Quotations

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

BluebeamRemote Desktop Analysis

Industry Keywords

Fire and Security SectorIntruder AlarmsIP CCTVAccess ControlManufacturer Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce accurate layout proposals and equipment specifications for fire alarm systems based on architectural scale drawings and site survey intelligence
Review floor plans, site survey notes, photos, and video footage to establish spatial constraints and installation scopes
Estimate cable runs, device counts, power supply units, and labor requirements using remote desktop analysis
Formulate itemized material lists, labor estimates, and client-facing quotations while securing target profit margins
Obtain up-to-date component pricing from suppliers and update quote records
Identify opportunities to modernize legacy installations or add integrated security infrastructure
Convert field engineer notes and inspection logs into clear client quotes
Liaise with installation engineers, project teams, and client representatives to clarify technical ambiguities or arrange physical site visits when required
Maintain alignment with manufacturer guidelines and British Standards (BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 7858, EN 50131/PD 6662)
Provide technical guidance and design clarity to internal Service and Operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 year dedicated experience designing fire alarm systems to industry standards
Proven background in system estimating, technical desktop surveying, or design within the Fire and Security sector
Strong working knowledge of fire detection systems
Familiarity with intruder alarms, IP CCTV, and access control
Highly skilled at reading scale architectural drawings and schematic diagrams
Ability to take digital measurements
Solid understanding of British Standards governing fire safety installations, specifically BS 5839
Ability to calculate unit margins and project costs
Ability to produce accurate formal quotations
Previous hands-on experience as an installation or service engineer (preferred)
Experience using CAD or PDF markup tools such as Bluebeam for digital takeoffs (preferred)
Familiarity with major industry brands including Texecom, Hikvision, Paxton, C-TEC, Ajax, EMS Smartcell, and Pyronix (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Remote work
Independent Contractor Agreement
Observing UK public holidays