Nova Systems Engineering is seeking a Senior Fire Fighting Estimator to join our leadership team.
This is not a junior role; we need a commercial strategist with over a decade of experience managing high-complexity sectors, including Oil & Gas, Military, Power Stations, and Telecommunications.
You will be responsible for mitigating risk and ensuring profitability on large-scale, technically demanding projects where compliance with NFPA and UAE Fire Codes is non-negotiable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Tendering: Be part of our leading estimation department for high-value tenders in the Industrial and Special Hazards sectors.
- Technical Compliance: Rigorous review of tender documents against NFPA and UAE Fire & Life Safety Codes to identify missing scope or specification risks.
- Special Systems Expertise: Accurate costing for complex systems common in O&G/Power (e.g., High-Expansion Foam, Deluge Systems, Watermist, Water Monitors, and Clean Agent).
- Commercial Leadership: Drive value engineering initiatives and negotiate with top-tier manufacturers to secure project-specific pricing protection.
- Risk Management: Identify contractual and technical risks in Industrial, Power, Military and O&G tenders before submission.
Requirements:
- Experience: 10+ Years in Fire Protection Estimation (UAE/GCC experience preferred).
- Sector Focus: Proven track record of winning projects in Industrial, Oil & Gas, Power, or Military sectors.
- Code Mastery: Deep, demonstrable understanding of NFPA standards and UAE Fire Codes.
- Technical Skills: Ability to estimate Design & Build projects with minimal drawings.
