Fire Services Estimator

Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Company: Fire Services Queensland (FSQ)GFGG
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Fire Services Estimator to join our growing team in Brisbane. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive quotes across electrical fire services, including alarm and detection systems, as well as minor works and defect repairs.

This is a key position that bridges the gap between field inspections and project delivery, ensuring all estimates align with commercial objectives while maintaining strict compliance with relevant industry standards.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

✔ Company vehicle - modern fleet with tolls, fuel & insurance covered

✔ Competitive wages, yearly increases, RDOs, overtime & on-call allowance

✔ Career growth - paid training, study leave, and structured development pathways

✔ Top-tier equipment provided - iPad, phone, uniforms & PPE supplied

✔ Recognition & rewards - spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus

✔ Health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits - Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers

✔ Additional employee benefits including novated leasing options

✔ Paid parental leave & volunteer leave

✔ Safe systems of work and supportive leadership

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing accurate and competitive quotes for electrical fire services, including maintenance, upgrades, and installations

• Reviewing site reports, technical drawings, and specifications to determine labour, materials, and equipment requirements

• Sourcing pricing from suppliers and wholesalers for electrical and fire system components

• Quoting minor works, system modifications, and defect repairs identified during testing and servicing

• Calculating labour hours and costs to ensure profitability and efficiency across projects

• Ensuring all quotes comply with NCC and relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS 1851, AS 1670, AS 2293)

• Maintaining clear and accurate documentation of estimates, pricing, and submissions

• Collaborating with technicians, project managers, and internal teams to define scope and support project delivery

• Communicating with clients to clarify requirements and follow up on submitted proposals

Your Skills, Experience & Attributes

• Proven experience in an estimating, quoting, or senior technical role within the fire protection or electrical industry

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical fire systems (including alarms, detection, emergency and exit lighting, and EWIS)

• Sound understanding of Queensland compliance requirements and Australian Standards

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail in pricing and costings

• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple quotes simultaneously to tight deadlines

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating or field management systems (e.g. Uptick, simPRO or similar)

• Background as a qualified Electrician or Fire Alarm Technician (highly regarded)

• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong commercial awareness

• Full working rights in Australia (essential)

About Fire Services Queensland (FSQ)

Fire Services Queensland (FSQ) is a leading provider of fire protection solutions, delivering services across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and government sectors. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality fire compliance and protection services with strong safety standards, integrity, and professionalism. As a BGIS brand, FSQ combines specialist local expertise with the strength and global reach of BGIS.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Fire Services Estimator looking to play a key role in delivering accurate, high-quality solutions within the fire protection industry, we’d love to hear from you.