Electrical & Fire Systems Estimator

Eversafe Fire & Safety; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role

Flexible full-time or part-time

Job summary

Eversafe Fire & Safety is seeking an experienced Electrical / Fire Systems Estimator for an office-based role in Brisbane. The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates for fire protection and electrical works, review drawings and specifications, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure competitive quotations.

Essential experience includes fire protection estimating and hands-on use of Simpro, with a strong grasp of fire systems, electrical trades, and tender documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within the fire protection industry – essential.
• Hands-on experience using Simpro – essential.
• Strong understanding of fire detection, fire alarm, emergency lighting and other fire protection systems.
• Electrical industry knowledge and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong understanding of labour, material and subcontractor pricing.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates and quotations for fire and electrical works.
• Reviewing scopes of work, drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Estimating labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Preparing quotes and proposals for new and existing customers.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing.
• Reviewing tender documentation and identifying project requirements.
• Ensuring estimates are accurate, commercially viable and submitted on time.
• Using Simpro to prepare, manage and track estimates and quotations.
• Working with technicians, management and the scheduling team to ensure accurate scopes and pricing.
• Following up quotations and assisting with tender and sales opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate estimating records and documentation.

Skills

Proven industry experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Computer and administration skills

Ability to read drawings

Electrical systems knowledge

Tools

Simpro

Job description

Eversafe Fire & Safety is seeking an experienced Electrical / Fire Systems Estimator for an office-based role in Brisbane. The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates for fire protection and electrical works, review drawings and specifications, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure competitive quotations.

Essential experience includes fire protection estimating and hands-on use of Simpro, with a strong grasp of fire systems, electrical trades, and tender documentation.