Remote Fire Alarm Design & Estimation Specialist

Pear Tree.; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 201,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Pear Tree. is seeking a Fire & Security Estimating Coordinator to design compliant fire alarm and security system layouts from architectural drawings and site data.

This desk-based role focuses on accurate quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, and client quotations. You will coordinate with engineers and clients, review vendor pricing, and help ensure proposals meet target margins while aligning with BS standards and manufacturer guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year dedicated experience designing fire alarm systems to industry standards.
• Experience in fire and security system estimating and desktop surveying.
• Strong knowledge of fire detection systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design compliant fire alarm and security system layouts from architectural drawings and site data.
• Analyze floor plans, survey notes, photos, and videos to define scope and constraints.
• Estimate quantities, labor, cable runs, and equipment for proposals.
• Prepare material lists, labor estimates, and client quotations while targeting margins.
• Obtain current vendor pricing to optimize costs and update quotes.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade or modernize installations during design reviews.
• Translate engineering findings into clear client quotes and drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers, project teams, and clients, arranging site visits when needed.
• Ensure compliance with BS standards and equipment guidelines.

Skills

Fire design

Estimating

Technical surveying

Drawing literacy

Tools

CAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Pear Tree. is seeking a Fire & Security Estimating Coordinator to design compliant fire alarm and security system layouts from architectural drawings and site data.

This desk-based role focuses on accurate quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, and client quotations. You will coordinate with engineers and clients, review vendor pricing, and help ensure proposals meet target margins while aligning with BS standards and manufacturer guidelines.