Fire Alarm Design and Estimating Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Create precise layout proposals and equipment specifications for fire alarm systems based on architectural drawings and insights from site surveys.

• Analyze floor plans, site survey notes, images, and video recordings to determine spatial limitations and installation requirements.

• Estimate cable lengths, device quantities, power supply needs, and labor demands using remote desktop evaluations.

• Develop detailed material lists, labor projections, and client-facing quotations while ensuring targeted profit margins are achieved.

• Acquire current component pricing from suppliers and refresh quote documentation accordingly.

• Recognize opportunities to upgrade outdated installations or incorporate integrated security solutions.

• Transform field engineer notes and inspection reports into clear and concise client quotations.

• Collaborate with installation engineers, project teams, and clients to resolve technical uncertainties or coordinate physical site assessments as needed.

• Ensure compliance with manufacturer guidelines and British Standards (BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 7858, EN 50131/PD 6662).

• Offer technical support and design clarity to internal Service and Operations teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 1 year of dedicated experience in designing fire alarm systems according to industry standards.

• Demonstrated experience in system estimation, technical desktop surveying, or design within the Fire and Security sector.

• Strong understanding of fire detection systems.

• Knowledge of intruder alarms, IP CCTV, and access control systems.

• Proficient in interpreting scale architectural drawings and schematic diagrams.

• Capability to take digital measurements accurately.

• Comprehensive understanding of British Standards related to fire safety installations, particularly BS 5839.

• Proficiency in calculating unit margins and project expenses.

• Ability to generate precise formal quotations.

• Prior hands-on experience as an installation or service engineer is preferred.

• Familiarity with CAD or PDF markup tools such as Bluebeam for digital takeoffs is preferred.

• Knowledge of major industry brands, including Texecom, Hikvision, Paxton, C-TEC, Ajax, EMS Smartcell, and Pyronix, is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Remote work.

• Independent Contractor Agreement.

• Observance of UK public holidays.