Remote Fire Alarm Design & Estimating Engineer

D2B; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 201,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

D2B is seeking a Fire & Security Estimating Coordinator to work remotely under an Independent Contractor Agreement. The role analyzes architectural floor plans, site videos, and survey data to design compliant fire alarm and security solutions, shaping proposals and ensuring margins.

Responsibilities include designing systems, reviewing site media, estimating quantities and labor, and preparing client quotations.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum designing fire alarm systems to industry standards.
• Strong fire/detection system knowledge with CCTV and access control familiarity.
• Ability to read scale architectural drawings and take digital measurements.
• Experience in producing formal quotations and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Design Compliant Systems: produce layout proposals and equipment specs from drawings and site data.
• Analyze Site Media: review floor plans, surveys, photos, and video to define scope.
• Calculate Quantities & Labor: estimate cable runs, devices, power units, and labor.
• Prepare Commercial Proposals: itemized material lists, labor estimates, and client quotes with margins.
• Manage Vendor Pricing: obtain up-to-date pricing from suppliers and update quotes.
• Identify System Upgrades: highlight modernization opportunities during reviews.
• Translate Engineering Findings: convert engineer notes into client quotes.
• Coordinate Stakeholders: liaise with engineers, teams, and client reps; arrange site visits.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: align with BS 5839, BS 5266, EN standards.
• Support Field Operations: assist internal service and operations teams.

Skills

Fire design

Estimating

Plan reading

BS 5839 knowledge

Vendor pricing

CCTV/Access control

Tools

CAD

Bluebeam

Job description

D2B is seeking a Fire & Security Estimating Coordinator to work remotely under an Independent Contractor Agreement. The role analyzes architectural floor plans, site videos, and survey data to design compliant fire alarm and security solutions, shaping proposals and ensuring margins.

Responsibilities include designing systems, reviewing site media, estimating quantities and labor, and preparing client quotations.