Senior Estimation Engineer

Arada; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada is seeking an experienced Senior Estimation Engineer in the UAE to oversee the complete estimation process for Fire Fighting, Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting systems. You will review tender documents, perform quantity take-offs, prepare BOQs and final commercial quotations with close attention to accuracy and competitiveness.

The role requires strong technical, commercial and coordination skills, UAE experience, and the ability to work under tight tender deadlines while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10+ years of relevant experience in estimation and pricing, preferably within Fire & Life Safety, MEP, or related contracting industries.
• UAE experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and estimation/pricing tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and commercial skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, BOQs, scope of work, and other project requirements.
• Analyze technical specifications and identify project requirements, exclusions, assumptions, and scope gaps.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure all required Fire & Life Safety systems are considered in the estimate.
• Clarify technical and commercial requirements with relevant internal teams, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Generate, review, and validate BOQs based on project requirements.
• Prepare accurate estimates covering: material costs, labour costs, installation costs, equipment costs, subcontracting costs, other project-related costs.
• Ensure all quantities and pricing are accurately calculated and properly documented.
• Obtain, evaluate, and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate pricing from different brands and manufacturers.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and approved/acceptable brands.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAE market prices, suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Negotiate and evaluate commercial quotations to achieve competitive project pricing.
• Prepare competitive commercial quotations and tender submissions.
• Review material, labour, installation, overhead, and other project costs before finalizing the estimate.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining technical compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, procurement, engineering, project teams, and management to obtain the required technical and commercial information.
• Follow up on outstanding quotations and technical clarifications.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and submitted within the required tender deadlines.
• Maintain proper records of estimates, quotations, BOQs, assumptions, exclusions, and supporting documents.
• Assist management with commercial analysis and tender-related discussions when required.
• Assist management with commercial analysis and tender-related discussions when required.
• Qualifications & Experience (additional): Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; UAE experience mandatory.

Skills

MS Excel

Estimation tools

Analytical skills

Pricing skills

Communication

Coordination

Independent work

Tender submissions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Estimation software

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Senior Estimation Engineer with extensive knowledge of Fire Fighting, Fire Alarm, and Emergency Lighting Systems. The ideal candidate should have proven UAE experience and strong technical and commercial expertise to independently manage the complete estimation process, including tender review, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost analysis, supplier/subcontractor evaluation, brand comparison, pricing, and final commercial quotation preparation. The candidate must be commercially focused, detail-oriented, and capable of delivering accurate and competitive project estimates within tight tender deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Tender & Technical Review

• Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, BOQs, scope of work, and other project requirements.
• Analyze technical specifications and identify project requirements, exclusions, assumptions, and scope gaps.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure all required Fire & Life Safety systems are considered in the estimate.
• Clarify technical and commercial requirements with relevant internal teams, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Estimation & Quantity Take-Off

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Generate, review, and validate BOQs based on project requirements.
• Prepare accurate estimates covering:
• Material costs
• Labour costs
• Installation costs
• Equipment costs
• Subcontracting costs
• Other project-related costs
• Ensure all quantities and pricing are accurately calculated and properly documented.

Fire & Life Safety System Estimation

The candidate should have strong estimation and pricing experience in:

Fire Fighting Systems

• Fire pumps and pump room equipment
• Sprinkler systems
• Fire hydrant systems
• Hose reel systems
• Fire water tanks and associated equipment
• Valves, piping, fittings, supports, and accessories

Fire Alarm Systems

• Fire alarm control panels
• Smoke and heat detectors
• Manual call points
• Sounders, strobes, and notification devices
• Modules and interfaces
• Addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
• Associated cabling, containment, and accessories

Emergency Lighting Systems

• Emergency lighting fixtures
• Exit signs
• Central battery systems, where applicable
• Emergency lighting control systems
• Associated cabling, containment, and accessories

Commercial & Pricing Responsibilities

• Obtain, evaluate, and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate pricing from different brands and manufacturers.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and approved/acceptable brands.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAE market prices, suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Negotiate and evaluate commercial quotations to achieve competitive project pricing.
• Prepare competitive commercial quotations and tender submissions.
• Review material, labour, installation, overhead, and other project costs before finalizing the estimate.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining technical compliance.

Coordination & Tender Submission

• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, procurement, engineering, project teams, and management to obtain the required technical and commercial information.
• Follow up on outstanding quotations and technical clarifications.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and submitted within the required tender deadlines.
• Maintain proper records of estimates, quotations, BOQs, assumptions, exclusions, and supporting documents.
• Assist management with commercial analysis and tender-related discussions when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10+ years of relevant experience in estimation and pricing, preferably within Fire & Life Safety, MEP, or related contracting industries.
• UAE experience is mandatory.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Experience working with various brands, manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Good knowledge of UAE suppliers and current market pricing.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and estimation/pricing tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and commercial skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict tender submission deadlines.