Estimation Engineer Fire And Life Safety Systems

Job Description

Estimation Engineer – Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems

Job Summary

Prepares accurate estimates, quotations, BOQs, material take-offs, and technical-commercial proposals for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, and Voice Evacuation systems, complying with project specifications, international standards, and UAE Civil Defence requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and scopes.
• Prepare material take-offs and BOQs for:
• Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
• Emergency and Exit Lighting Systems
• Voice Evacuation and Public Address Systems
• Review architectural, electrical, reflected ceiling, and MEP drawings.
• Select compliant equipment and materials.
• Prepare costs for equipment, materials, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop proposals, quotations, compliance statements, and tender clarifications.
• Coordinate with Sales, Design, Engineering, Procurement, and Project teams.
• Identify discrepancies, exclusions, assumptions, qualifications, and variations.
• Obtain supplier pricing, technical information, and product availability.
• Prepare supplier comparisons and support negotiations.
• Propose compliant value-engineering alternatives.
• Update estimates for addenda, revised drawings, and comments.
• Maintain price, supplier, estimation, and historical-cost databases.
• Support handover with approved quotations, BOQs, and documentation.

Technical Knowledge

• Addressable and Conventional Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
• Emergency and Exit Lighting Systems
• Central Battery and Self-Contained Emergency Lighting Systems
• Voice Evacuation and Emergency Public Address Systems
• Cause-and-Effect Matrix requirements
• BMS, HVAC, Access Control, Firefighting, and ELV interfaces
• NFPA 72, BS 5839, IEC standards, and relevant codes
• UAE Civil Defence regulations
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
• Estimation or ERP software and Excel costing tools
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years of estimation experience in Fire and Life Safety or ELV systems.
• UAE or GCC experience preferred.
• Knowledge of BOQs, material take-offs, costing, tender estimation, and supplier negotiation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and commercial skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet multiple tender deadlines.
  
  

Key Deliverables

• Accurate BOQs and material take-offs
• Competitive estimates and quotations
• Technical compliance statements
• Supplier quotation comparisons
• Tender clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions
• Value-engineering proposals
• Final estimation and handover documentation
  
  

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: http://careers.naffco.com/ Job Function: Engineering Company Industry/

Sector: Public Safety

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