Estimation Engineer – Fire & Life Safety Systems

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO is seeking an Estimation Engineer for Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems in Dubai. You will prepare estimates, quotations, and BOQs for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, and Voice Evacuation projects, ensuring compliance with UAE Civil Defence and international standards.

The role requires reviewing tender documents, selecting compliant equipment, calculating costs, and coordinating with Sales, Design, Engineering, and Procurement teams to support timely tender submissions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and scopes.
• Prepare material take-offs and BOQs for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, and Voice Evacuation 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Excel costing tools

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