Fire & Security Estimator
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 15h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 7d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-24). Last seen at its source 2h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 24 Sep 2026 (7 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 2 hours ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Philippines
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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workable employer's own board first seen 7d ago · last seen 2h ago
The listing
Position: Fire & Security Estimating Coordinator
Salary: PHP 70,000 - 80,000/mo
Working Hours: Observing UK business hours
Holidays: Observing UK public holidays
Work Set-up: 100% Remote work under an Independent Contractor Agreement
Target Start Date: ASAP
Our client is a leading security and life safety specialist dedicated to protecting commercial and residential properties across the region. In this technical role, you will analyze site survey data, floor plans, and visual media to design accurate, compliant system solutions. Your precision in estimating equipment and producing sharp commercial quotes will directly fuel the company's growth and project success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze Media: Review architectural floor plans, survey notes, photos, and site videos to evaluate layouts and define project scope.
- Specify Equipment: Assess existing fire and security infrastructure to determine required systems, components, and hardware.
- Calculate Quantities: Estimate material requirements, device counts, cable runs, and labor needs based on remote survey data.
- Produce Quotations: Prepare clear, itemized quotes and material lists while maintaining target profit margins.
- Manage Costs: Source supplier pricing for specialized hardware to keep component costs competitive.
- Spot Upgrades: Identify opportunities for system upgrades, additions, or modernizations during design reviews.
- Translate Findings: Convert field engineer notes and site reports into professional client-facing quotes.
- Liaise with Stakeholders: Coordinate with engineers and clients to clarify technical details or request site visits when needed.
- Maintain Compliance: Ensure all designs align with manufacturer guidelines and relevant British Standards.
- Support Operations: Answer technical queries to assist the internal Operations and Service teams.
Requirements
- Industry Experience: Proven background in estimating, desktop surveying, or system design within Fire & Security.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with fire alarms, intruder alarms, IP CCTV, and access control platforms.
- Plan Literacy: Ability to read and extract measurements from scale floor plans and schematic drawings.
- Compliance Awareness: Working knowledge of relevant British Standards for fire and security installations.
- Commercial Skills: Ability to calculate margins, estimate labor, and build accurate project costs.
- Software Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word) and standard quoting software.
Preferred Skills: (Nice-to-Haves)
- Field Background: Previous hands-on experience as an installation or service engineer.
- Digital Tools: Experience using CAD or PDF markup tools (e.g., Bluebeam) for digital takeoffs.
- Vendor Knowledge: Familiarity with major industry brands (e.g., Texecom, Hikvision, Paxton, C-TEC, Ajax, EMS Smartcell, Pyronix).