Fire & Life Safety Estimation Engineer

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an Estimation Engineer in Abu Dhabi to prepare accurate estimates and BOQs for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, and Voice Evacuation systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and UAE Civil Defence requirements.

The role involves reviewing tender documents, coordinating with sales and project teams, and developing quotations with clear compliance statements and value-engineering options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electronics and Communication Engineering or 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.

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 thinking

Coordination

Commercial awareness

Tendering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics

Diploma in Electronics/EC Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking an Estimation Engineer in Abu Dhabi to prepare accurate estimates and BOQs for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, and Voice Evacuation systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and UAE Civil Defence requirements.

The role involves reviewing tender documents, coordinating with sales and project teams, and developing quotations with clear compliance statements and value-engineering options.