Estimation Engineer - Fire Safety Systems

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 357,120; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai seeks an Estimation Engineer for Fire Safety Systems to prepare technical and commercial estimates for alarm, firefighting and life-safety systems. You will review drawings, BOQs, and UAE regulations to deliver accurate, competitive proposals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in fire/life safety estimation, with strong Excel and AutoCAD skills. Immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and relevant certification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fire and life safety estimation.
• Experience estimating fire alarm, firefighting, and related systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and bills of quantities.
• Knowledge of UAE fire codes and Civil Defence requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specs and quantities.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for life safety systems.
• Calculate material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop bills of materials from drawings and specs.
• Obtain supplier quotations and compare offers.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals on deadlines.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and exclusions before final estimates.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, procurement and project teams.
• Review layouts and equipment schedules for compliance.
• Maintain records and cost databases; support tender clarifications.

Skills

Fire alarm estimation

Firefighting estimation

Emergency lighting estimation

Fire and life safety systems

Bill of quantities

Material take-off

Cost estimation

Tender preparation

Technical proposals

Commercial proposals

Engineering drawings

Specification review

Supplier quotations

Vendor comparison

Labour costing

Value engineering

UAE fire codes

Civil Defence requirements

Fire system maintenance

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Pricing analysis

Risk identification

Procurement coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Estimation Engineer - Fire Safety Systems
Job Snapshot
Role: Estimation Engineer - Fire Safety Systems
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Engineering
Function: Cost Estimating
Experience: Minimum 2 years
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

The Estimation Engineer - Fire Safety Systems position, based in Dubai, focuses on preparing technical and commercial estimates for fire alarm, firefighting, emergency lighting, and related life safety systems. The incumbent will review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and UAE authority requirements to deliver accurate and competitive project proposals that comply with local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and project scopes.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for fire alarm, firefighting, emergency lighting, and associated life safety systems.
• Calculate material quantities, labour requirements, equipment needs, subcontractor costs, and project overheads.
• Develop accurate bills of materials based on approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and specialist service providers.
• Compare vendor offers for technical compliance, pricing, delivery periods, warranties, and commercial terms.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals in line with client requirements and submission deadlines.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, design conflicts, and commercial risks before finalizing estimates.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, procurement, operations, and project teams to validate proposed solutions.
• Review fire alarm layouts, firefighting system drawings, emergency lighting plans, and equipment schedules.
• Ensure proposed products and systems comply with project specifications and applicable UAE requirements.
• Maintain awareness of UAE fire codes, Civil Defence expectations, and relevant authority procedures.
• Support value engineering by recommending compliant and cost‑effective technical alternatives.
• Prepare cost comparisons, pricing summaries, tender clarifications, and management approval documents.
• Maintain updated supplier price lists, product catalogues, estimation templates, and historical project data.
• Track tender submissions and respond to technical or commercial clarification requests.
• Revise estimates following design changes, client comments, negotiations, or updated project requirements.
• Assist with project handover by transferring approved costing details, assumptions, and supplier information to execution teams.
• Review completed project costs to improve the accuracy of future estimates.
• Support maintenance quotations for existing fire and life safety systems when required.
• Maintain organized records of proposals, quotations, drawings, calculations, and correspondence.
• Complete other estimation and coordination duties assigned by management.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as B.E. or B.Tech.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fire and life safety systems estimation.
• Practical estimating experience covering fire alarm, firefighting, emergency lighting, and related systems.
• Maintenance experience with fire and life safety equipment is preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Understanding of material take‑offs, labour calculations, supplier quotations, and commercial pricing.
• Knowledge of UAE fire codes, Civil Defence requirements, and local authority procedures is preferred.
• Familiarity with fire alarm control panels, detectors, suppression systems, pumps, hydrants, sprinklers, extinguishers, and emergency lighting.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Careful attention to pricing accuracy, technical compliance, and tender deadlines.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work with suppliers, engineers, procurement personnel, and project teams.
• Organized approach to quotation records, technical documents, and cost databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general office software.
• Experience with AutoCAD, estimation software, or quantity take‑off tools is advantageous.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Skills Set

• Fire alarm estimation
• Firefighting estimation
• Emergency lighting estimation
• Fire and life safety systems
• Bill of quantities
• Material take‑off
• Cost estimation
• Tender preparation
• Technical proposals
• Commercial proposals
• Engineering drawings
• Specification review
• Supplier quotations
• Vendor comparison
• Labour costing
• Value engineering
• UAE fire codes
• Civil Defence requirements
• Fire system maintenance
• Microsoft Excel
• AutoCAD
• Pricing analysis
• Risk identification
• Procurement coordination

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to develop specialized estimating expertise within Dubai’s growing fire and life safety sector. The successful candidate will gain exposure to varied technical systems, tendering requirements, supplier networks, UAE compliance standards, and project costing practices. The role provides a practical career path toward senior estimation, tendering, contracts, procurement, or fire protection project management responsibilities, and is particularly suitable for an immediate joiner seeking stable engineering experience and broader commercial responsibility.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates established educational institutions in Dubai and maintains professional facilities that support safe, reliable, and well‑managed learning environments. The organization works with qualified technical and operational professionals to maintain regulatory compliance, protect building occupants, and support the effective performance of its properties.