Fire Protection Estimator & Tender Specialist

Naffco; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Naffco in Dubai seeks an Estimation Engineer – Firefighting to prepare detailed estimates and BOQs for firefighting and life-safety systems, ensuring alignment with NFPA/BS standards and local authority requirements.

You will collaborate with project, procurement and design teams to deliver accurate bid submissions, review drawings, obtain vendor quotations, and help drive value through cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Prepare detailed estimates and BOQs for firefighting systems.
• Quantify materials, labour, plant, and subcontract packages.
• Develop unit rates, labour productivity assumptions, and price build-ups.
• Prepare commercial submissions, take-off documents, and tender clarifications.

Responsibilities

• Review design drawings, specifications, and manufacturer data to ensure accurate scope and compliance with NFPA, BS, and local authority codes.
• Identify design ambiguities, omissions, and value engineering opportunities and propose cost‑effective solutions.
• Coordinate with design and project teams to resolve technical queries during the tender phase.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations, compare scopes, and assess technical compliance.
• Develop subcontractor scope of work and tender packages for procurement.
• Maintain supplier and subcontractor rate databases and update approved vendor lists.
• Prepare preliminary cost plans, budget estimates, and sensitivity analysis for bid/no‑bid decisions.
• Submit estimation reports, assumptions, and risk registers to the bidding team and management.
• Support handover of estimate data to project controls and procurement upon award.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to align estimates with programme and project constraints.
• Contribute to post‑tender reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of estimating practices.
• Attend tender review meetings and present cost recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Estimating & Tendering

Cost control

Reading drawings

NFPA/BS standards knowledge

Excel-based estimating

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Fire Protection, Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline

Tools

Excel-based estimating

Take-off software

Job description

Naffco in Dubai seeks an Estimation Engineer – Firefighting to prepare detailed estimates and BOQs for firefighting and life-safety systems, ensuring alignment with NFPA/BS standards and local authority requirements.

You will collaborate with project, procurement and design teams to deliver accurate bid submissions, review drawings, obtain vendor quotations, and help drive value through cost-effective solutions.