AU Fire Protection Estimator | Up to ₱72K Package

Acquire Intelligence; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage

Value Awards

Career growth with internal promotions

12 Vacation Leaves

12 Sick Leaves

1 Birthday Leave

14th Month Pay

Referral incentives

Job summary

Acquire Intelligence in the Philippines is seeking a Fire Estimator to translate complex fire protection requirements into accurate quotations across the full fire services scope. You will collaborate with field technicians, suppliers, and the estimating team to deliver pricing that is competitive and commercially sound.

In this role you will apply relevant Australian Standards and local safety frameworks, read fire services drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and price labour, materials, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in fire protection estimating or a closely related technical estimating discipline.
• Working knowledge of fire services systems including detection and alarm, sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, passive fire protection and emergency lighting.
• Solid understanding of relevant Australian Standards including AS 1851, AS 1670, AS 2118, AS 2419, AS 2441, AS 2444 and AS 2293.
• Familiarity with jurisdictional fire safety compliance frameworks across NSW, Victoria and Queensland.
• Ability to read and interpret fire services drawings, hydraulic layouts and detection schematics.

Responsibilities

• Review AS 1851 service reports, defect registers and technician field notes to define the scope of remedial works required.
• Prepare detailed estimates covering labour, materials, subcontractors, access equipment and travel across the full fire services scope.
• Perform quantity take-offs from fire services drawings, hydraulic layouts and detection schematics.
• Price works across all fire protection disciplines, including detection and alarm, sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers, fire doors, emergency lighting, smoke control, fire pumps and passive fire protection.
• Apply the correct Australian Standard to each work item and reflect the relevant jurisdictional compliance regime, including NSW Annual Fire Safety Statements, Victorian Essential Safety Measures and Queensland Form 2.
• Source and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing, and maintain current material and labour rate files.
• Account for the practical demands of occupied commercial sites, including after-hours access, isolation requirements, EWP or scaffold access, inductions and tenant coordination.
• Produce formal quotations with clear scope statements, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, compliance references and validity periods.
• Maintain the quotation register and track win and loss outcomes to inform conversion reporting.
• Conduct post-job cost reviews, identify variances between estimated and actual costs, and feed findings back into rate files.

Skills

Fire protection estimating

Reading fire service drawings

Attention to detail

Costing/price estimation

Communication

Job description

About the role

As a Fire Estimator, you will translate complex fire protection requirements into accurate, compliant quotations that win work and drive business growth across the full fire services scope. This is a technically demanding role for an estimating professional who understands fire protection systems, relevant Australian Standards, and the practical realities of working in occupied commercial buildings. You will work closely with field technicians, suppliers, and the broader estimating team to deliver pricing that is both competitive and commercially sound.

Key responsibilities

• Review AS 1851 service reports, defect registers and technician field notes to define the scope of remedial works required
• Prepare detailed estimates covering labour, materials, subcontractors, access equipment and travel across the full fire services scope
• Perform quantity take-offs from fire services drawings, hydraulic layouts and detection schematics
• Price works across all fire protection disciplines, including detection and alarm, sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers, fire doors, emergency lighting, smoke control, fire pumps and passive fire protection
• Apply the correct Australian Standard to each work item and reflect the relevant jurisdictional compliance regime, including NSW Annual Fire Safety Statements, Victorian Essential Safety Measures and Queensland Form 2
• Source and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing, and maintain current material and labour rate files
• Account for the practical demands of occupied commercial sites, including after-hours access, isolation requirements, EWP or scaffold access, inductions and tenant coordination
• Produce formal quotations with clear scope statements, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, compliance references and validity periods
• Maintain the quotation register and track win and loss outcomes to inform conversion reporting
• Conduct post-job cost reviews, identify variances between estimated and actual costs, and feed findings back into rate files

About you

• Demonstrated experience in fire protection estimating or a closely related technical estimating discipline
• Working knowledge of fire services systems including detection and alarm, sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, passive fire protection and emergency lighting
• Solid understanding of relevant Australian Standards including AS 1851, AS 1670, AS 2118, AS 2419, AS 2441, AS 2444 and AS 2293
• Familiarity with jurisdictional fire safety compliance frameworks across NSW, Victoria and Queensland
• Ability to read and interpret fire services drawings, hydraulic layouts and detection schematics
• Confident in preparing quantity take-offs and building estimates from first principles
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify scope gaps, technical ambiguities and compliance risks before quotes are released
• Proficient in maintaining pricing registers and rate files with a disciplined, consistent approach
• Effective communicator who can coordinate with field technicians, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Self-motivated and commercially aware, with a focus on producing accurate, competitive and publication-ready quotations

Benefits

• HMO coverage for you and your family
• Recognition through Value Awards
• Real career growth with internal promotions
• 12 Vacation Leaves
• 12 Sick Leaves
• 1 Birthday Leave
• 14th Month Pay for employees who complete 5 years with us
• Generous referral incentives of up to ₱42,000 depending on the role

About us

At Acquire Intelligence, our mission is to help business work smarter. We bring together the best people, efficient processes, and automation to help companies grow faster and operate with confidence. Our purpose is to simplify how businesses work, improve performance, and lead meaningful change across the globe.