Fire Alarm Design and Estimating Engineer
ZAR 18,000 – ZAR 20,000 / mth base salary
Posted 14 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | ZAR 18,000 – ZAR 20,000 / mth |
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Position: Fire & Security Estimating Coordinator
Salary: 18,000 - 20,000/mo ZAR
Working Hours: Observing UK business hours
Holidays: Observing UK public holidays
Work Set-up: 100% Remote work under an Independent Contractor Agreement
Target Start Date: ASAP
Our client is a premier life safety and security specialist dedicated to protecting commercial, industrial, and residential properties. In this technical desk-based role, you will analyze architectural floor plans, site videos, and survey data to design fully compliant fire alarm and electronic security solutions. Your expertise in fire system layout and precision estimating will directly shape high-value project proposals and drive operational success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design Compliant Systems: Produce accurate layout proposals and equipment specifications for fire alarm systems based on architectural scale drawings and site survey intelligence.
- Analyze Site Media: Review floor plans, site survey notes, photos, and video footage to establish precise spatial constraints and installation scopes.
- Calculate Quantities & Labor: Estimate cable runs, device counts, power supply units, and labor requirements using remote desktop analysis.
- Prepare Commercial Proposals: Formulate itemized material lists, labor estimates, and accurate client-facing quotations while securing target profit margins.
- Manage Vendor Pricing: Obtain up-to-date component pricing from suppliers to optimize material costs and update quote records.
- Identify System Upgrades: Highlight opportunities to modernize legacy installations or add integrated security infrastructure during design reviews.
- Translate Engineering Findings: Convert complex field engineer notes and inspection logs into clear, actionable client quotes.
- Coordinate Stakeholders: Liaise with installation engineers, project teams, and client representatives to clarify technical ambiguities or arrange physical site visits when required.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full alignment with relevant manufacturer guidelines and British Standards (BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 7858, EN 50131/PD 6662).