Design & Estimation Engineer – Fire Rated Doors & Joinery

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers in Dubai is seeking a Design & Estimation Engineer specialized in Fire Rated Doors & Joinery. This role entails detailed design, technical specifications, and cost estimation for fire-rated door systems used in aviation rescue and firefighting projects.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in fire-rated door standards and the ability to produce precise cost estimates, while working collaboratively with various project teams to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of fire-rated door standards, materials, and fabrication methods.
• Ability to produce accurate and commercially sound estimates.
• Experience in coordination between project teams, procurement, manufacturing, and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design drawings, shop drawings, and fabrication details.
• Develop accurate quantity take-offs and cost estimates for projects.
• Review project specifications and architectural drawings to identify compliance gaps.
• Specify appropriate materials ensuring compliance with fire-performance requirements.
• Coordinate inputs with engineering and site teams for production and installation.
• Maintain bill of materials and manufacturing instructions.

Skills

Technical knowledge of fire-rated door standards

Proficiency in preparing shop drawings

Cost estimation

Coordination with project teams

Job description

The Design & Estimation Engineer – Fire Rated Doors & Joinery will be responsible for detailed design, technical specification, cost estimation and coordination for fire-rated door systems and specialised joinery used across aviation rescue & firefighting (ARFF) projects and related facilities. The role requires strong technical knowledge of fire-rated door standards, materials and fabrication methods, proficiency in preparing shop drawings and take-offs, and the ability to produce accurate, commercially sound estimates. The post-holder will work closely with project teams, procurement, manufacturing and site teams to ensure designs are compliant, manufacturable and delivered within budget and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design drawings, shop drawings and fabrication details for fire-rated doors, frames, seals, hardware and specialist joinery in accordance with applicable fire standards and project specifications.
• Develop accurate quantity take-offs and cost estimates for materials, labour and subcontract works for tendering and project budgeting purposes.
• Review project specifications, architectural drawings and site conditions to identify design risks, compliance gaps and constructability issues; propose practical solutions.
• Specify appropriate materials, fire-rated cores, hardware, glazing, seals and finishes ensuring compliance with fire-performance requirements, durability and maintenance considerations.
• Coordinate design inputs with engineering, procurement, manufacturing and site teams to ensure seamless transition from design to production and installation.
• Produce and maintain bill of materials (BOM), cut lists and manufacturing instructions; ensure accurate data entry into ERP and estimation systems.
• Prepare scope documents, take part in tender evaluations, clarify technical queries from clients and subcontractors, and support commercial negotiations where required.
• Perform technical calculations, fire-rating assessments and compliance checks; liaise with third-party testing or certification bodies as needed.
• Maintain design standards, templates and drawing libraries; implement lessons learned and continuous improvements to estimation methodologies.
• Provide site support during pre-installation surveys, installation and commissioning, including