Fire & Security Estimator

Pear Tree.

. Review architectural floor plans, survey notes, photos, and site videos to evaluate layouts and define project scope .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 18,000 - ZAR 20,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in estimating project costs, assessing fire and security systems, and preparing detailed client-facing quotes while ensuring compliance with British Standards. Proficient in utilizing CAD tools and standard quoting software to enhance project accuracy and efficiency.

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EstimatingSystem DesignFire & SecurityCAD ToolsMS Office

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Hard Skills

EstimatingDesktop SurveyingSystem DesignReading Floor PlansCalculating MarginsProject CostingFire AlarmsIntruder AlarmsIP CCTVAccess Control

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationTechnical Query Resolution

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeQuoting SoftwareCAD ToolsPDF Markup ToolsBluebeam

Industry Keywords

British StandardsFire & Security InstallationsTexecomHikvisionPaxtonC-TECAjaxEMS SmartcellPyronix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review architectural floor plans, survey notes, photos, and site videos to evaluate layouts and define project scope
Assess existing fire and security infrastructure to determine required systems, components, and hardware
Estimate material requirements, device counts, cable runs, and labor needs based on remote survey data
Prepare clear, itemized quotes and material lists while maintaining target profit margins
Source supplier pricing for specialized hardware to keep component costs competitive
Identify opportunities for system upgrades, additions, or modernizations during design reviews
Convert field engineer notes and site reports into professional client-facing quotes
Coordinate with engineers and clients to clarify technical details or request site visits when needed
Ensure designs align with manufacturer guidelines and relevant British Standards
Answer technical queries to assist the internal Operations and Service teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven background in estimating, desktop surveying, or system design within Fire & Security
Familiarity with fire alarms, intruder alarms, IP CCTV, and access control platforms
Ability to read and extract measurements from scale floor plans and schematic drawings
Working knowledge of relevant British Standards for fire and security installations
Ability to calculate margins, estimate labor, and build accurate project costs
Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word) and standard quoting software
Previous hands-on experience as an installation or service engineer (preferred)
Experience using CAD or PDF markup tools (e.g., Bluebeam) for digital takeoffs (preferred)
Familiarity with major industry brands (e.g., Texecom, Hikvision, Paxton, C-TEC, Ajax, EMS Smartcell, Pyronix) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Remote work under an Independent Contractor Agreement
Observing UK business hours
Observing UK public holidays