Estimator – Fire Service & Defects (AU Client)

Job Description

A fire protection business with active operations across the Northern Territory and South Australia needs a technically grounded estimator to own their defect quoting function — remotely, from the Philippines, aligned to Northern Territory business hours. This is not a generalist estimating seat. It is a focused, high-ownership role for someone who understands fire protection systems well enough to read a technician's field report, interpret the defect, and price the rectification accurately without hand-holding. If that describes where you are in your career, read on. THE ROLE You will manage the end-to-end defect estimating function for fire protection maintenance operations spanning the Northern Territory and South Australia. Day to day, that means working directly inside Uptick — reviewing technician reports, inspection findings, photographs, and asset data — and converting those findings into accurate, competitive quotations for defect rectification and minor works. The scope covers the full range of fire protection systems: detection and alarm, sprinkler, suppression, hydrant, and portable equipment. What You Will Do ▸Convert technician-logged defects and inspection findings from Uptick into accurate, competitive, and timely quotations ▸Review technician reports, photographs, and asset data within Uptick to build pricing for defect rectification works ▸Manage the defect estimating function end-to-end for Northern Territory and South Australian operations ▸Produce quotations for fire protection defect and minor works scopes including detection and alarm, sprinkler, suppression, hydrant, and portable equipment ▸Work aligned to Northern Territory business hours (Australian Central Standard Time) from a remote Philippines-based home office WHAT YOU BRING ✔Working proficiency in Uptick, or strong demonstrable experience with equivalent fire compliance and asset management platforms ✔Demonstrated estimating fundamentals with the ability to interpret technical field reports and translate findings into accurate pricing ✔Hands-on experience in fire services, building services, or a closely related trade-based maintenance environment ✔A working understanding of fire protection systems across detection and alarm, sprinkler, suppression, hydrant, and portable equipment categories ✔The discipline and setup to work reliably to Northern Territory business hours from a dedicated home office in the Philippines WORK ARRANGEMENT This is a full work-from-home role. You will work from your own home office, fully set up with a quiet, dedicated workspace and a stable internet connection capable of supporting professional remote work. WHY STAFF X Staff X is a certified Great Place to Work employer in the Philippines for multiple consecutive years. When you join, you are employed directly by Staff X with a full benefits package and the stability of a long-term employer who is invested in your career. ✦HMO health insurance ✦Dental plan ✦Company-provided laptop or desktop computer ✦Free training and professional development policy ✦Regular social events and team activities ✦Employee wellness program ✦Exposure to clients in Australia, the US, and the UK Staff X offers long-term, stable employment with genuine career growth. Compensation Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus the full Staff X benefits package. COMMITMENT This is a full-time, dedicated role. The client and Staff X invest heavily in onboarding, training, and integrating this person into a long-term team. We are looking for someone who is ready to commit fully, not someone exploring a side arrangement, managing multiple clients, or running parallel freelance work. If you are currently freelancing and not ready to step into a single dedicated role, this is not the right opportunity for you. If you have a full-time job and are looking for a second income, please do not apply. The right person for this role genuinely wants a stable, long-term career with a single employer who invests in their growth. This is a permanent position. We hire people we intend to keep for years, not months. Send your resume to apply@mystaffx.com to be considered for this role. Include the role title "Estimator – Fire Service & Defects" in the subject line of your email, and if you have prior Uptick experience, call it out clearly in your application.