Fire Estimator

1305 Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Company vehicle

Mobile & Laptop

Career progression

Employee discounts

Job summary

Chubb Fire & Security Australia in Sydney is seeking a Fire Estimator to support our Major Projects fire business across New South Wales. The role requires evaluating tender drawings and specifications to prepare accurate quotations for major projects.

You will manage the end-to-end tender process, engage with clients and subcontractors, and ensure timely delivery of proposals. A background in fire protection is advantageous, with strong communication and IT skills driving success.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Reading and interpreting tender drawings and consultant/architect specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maximising sales opportunities and conversion with existing customers through timely quotes.
• Maintaining end-to-end tender process from initial contact to close.
• Reading and interpreting tender drawings and consultant/architect specifications.
• Establishing relationships and obtaining quotations from subcontractors as needed.
• Preparing and distributing quotation letters and confirming delivery/receipt.
• Project handover to the project management team.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tender reading & interpretation

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook CRM

Job description

About us

A leading provider of fire safety and security solutions, we at Chubb Fire & Security Australia are driven by a powerful purpose - to make the world a safer place. We start by living by our value of PROTECT PEOPLE FIRST. We are an industry leader and part of the API Fire and Security group of companies.

About the Role

We are looking for an Fire Estimator based in our Sydney office and supporting our Major Projects fire business across New South Wales.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Maximising sales opportunities and conversion ratios with existing customers through efficient and timely delivery of quotes.
• Maintaining end to end process, including initial client contact, quote initiation, tender submissions and follow-up contact to close out.
• Being able to read and interpret tender drawings and consultant/architect specifications.
• Establishing relationships and obtaining quotations on an as needed basis from subcontractors to provide required services.
• Preparing and distributing quotation letters to customers, following up to confirm delivery and receipt.
• Project handover to the project management team.

About You

• Fire background will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Strong computing skills, including MS word, Excel and Outlook CRM experience.
• A sound knowledge of the applicable Australian Standards relevant to Fixed Systems fire protection equipment (AS1670.1 AS2118 preferred).
• Australian or New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Resident (PR).
• Current Australian Drivers Licence.

What we will offer you:

• Excellent remuneration package - rates of pay, company vehicle, mobile, laptop & generous incentive structure
• Planning and support for progression towards any role within Chubb
• Working for a global organisation which brings job stability and where you are treated like family
• Great team and branch culture
• Access to Chubb Hub - an employee discount platform with access to hundreds of discounts from health, groceries, electronics and more

We believe in diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from different backgrounds. This includes First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ and all cultural and language backgrounds.

All applications and enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Chubb about our Employee Referral Program process!

Additional Information

About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You

Established over 200 years ago, Chubb Fire & Security are a global business driven by keeping people and the world safe. We provide essential systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms, to fire detection and suppression systems. Offering a full range of innovative products and services to a broad range of customers, from local independent business, to many of the FTSE 100 companies.

We believe we offer a unique working culture, where you are as important to us as our customers, and we want you to feel that everyday. We are proud to offer extensive training to all of our new Advisors, fully supporting, and enabling you to thrive in your new role and beyond, with ongoing career development opportunities throughout your career journey with us.

When you join Chubb, you join a business that has been providing fire safety and security solutions and services for more than 200 years. This heritage inspires us to be innovative; we’ve become experts at adapting to new technologies and now work for organisations of all sizes and sectors around the world. We do this without ever losing our human touch. Our localised, personal service is delivered through an expansive global network that includes 12,000+ experts, each one focused on protecting, securing and optimising facilities and operations.