Senior Estimation Engineer – Fire & Life Safety Systems

Arada; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada seeks an experienced Senior Estimation Engineer with deep knowledge of Fire Fighting, Fire Alarm, and Emergency Lighting systems. The role involves independent management of the complete estimation process in the UAE market, including tender review, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost analysis, supplier evaluation, brand comparison, pricing, and final commercial quotations.

The candidate must ensure accuracy and competitiveness under tight tender deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• 7-10+ years of experience in estimation and pricing, preferably in Fire & Life Safety or related contracting industries.
• UAE experience is mandatory.
• Strong MS Excel and estimation/pricing tools knowledge.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, BOQs and scope of work.
• Analyze technical specifications to identify requirements, exclusions, assumptions and gaps.
• Review drawings to ensure fire & life safety systems are included in estimates.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and generate/validate BOQs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers/subcontractors and compare brands.

Skills

Estimating & pricing

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication & coordination

Budgeting & commercial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Estimating tools

Job description

Arada seeks an experienced Senior Estimation Engineer with deep knowledge of Fire Fighting, Fire Alarm, and Emergency Lighting systems. The role involves independent management of the complete estimation process in the UAE market, including tender review, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost analysis, supplier evaluation, brand comparison, pricing, and final commercial quotations.

The candidate must ensure accuracy and competitiveness under tight tender deadlines.