Fire Protection Tech Sales & Tendering Engineer

Rapidrop

Sharjah

On-site

AED 152,000 - 182,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Rapidrop in Sharjah, UAE, is seeking an experienced Technical Sales Support Engineer – Fire Protection to join our Middle East team. You will provide technical and engineering support across tender and project lifecycles, coordinating with Sales, Procurement, and our UK Quality and Technical teams.

This role combines technical design with commercial responsibilities, including tenders, estimations and compliant proposals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering or related discipline.
10+ years experience in fire protection design/engineering.
Strong knowledge of sprinkler systems, gas suppression, standpipe systems, valves and pipework.
Strong NFPA knowledge.
Experience in tendering, estimating and material take-offs.
Strong AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Good commercial awareness and ability to communicate technical information clearly.
Willingness to travel across the Middle East.
Hydraulic calculation software and Revit/BIM experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

Review project specifications, tender documents and engineering drawings.
Prepare material take-offs, quantities, estimations and technical proposals.
Support preparation of competitive commercial quotations.
Undertake engineering and hydraulic calculations for fire protection systems.
Produce technical drawings using AutoCAD or similar software.
Support product selection and identify value engineering opportunities.
Prepare technical submittals, compliance statements and clarification documents.
Respond to technical queries from customers, consultants and contractors.
Ensure proposals comply with NFPA, EN, LPCB, UL and FM standards.
Attend technical meetings across the Middle East as required.