Fire Alarm Design and Estimating Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Develop precise layout proposals and equipment specifications for fire alarm systems using architectural scale drawings and insights from site surveys.

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

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

• Create detailed material lists, labor estimates, and client-facing quotes while ensuring targeted profit margins are achieved.

• Acquire current component pricing from suppliers to optimize material expenses and refresh quote documentation.

• Identify opportunities to upgrade outdated installations or incorporate integrated security systems.

• Transform field engineer notes and inspection logs into clear, actionable quotes for clients.

• Communicate with installation engineers, project teams, and client representatives to clarify technical uncertainties or organize on-site visits as necessary.

• 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.

• Established background in system estimating, technical desktop surveying, or design within the Fire and Security industry.

• Strong understanding of fire detection systems, along with knowledge of intruder alarms, IP CCTV, and access control systems.

• Highly proficient in interpreting scale architectural drawings, schematic diagrams, and executing digital measurements.

• Comprehensive knowledge of key British Standards governing fire safety installations, particularly BS 5839.

• Proven capability to calculate unit margins, project costs, and generate precise formal quotations.

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

• Experience with CAD or PDF markup tools (e.g., Bluebeam) for digital takeoffs is preferred.

• Familiarity with prominent industry brands (e.g., Texecom, Hikvision, Paxton, C-TEC, Ajax, EMS Smartcell, Pyronix) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Remote work under an Independent Contractor Agreement.

• UK public holidays.

• Adherence to UK business hours.