Senior Estimation Engineer for Special Purpose Vehicles

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO is seeking an experienced Estimation Engineer – Special Purpose Vehicles to join our engineering and commercial team in Dubai. You will develop detailed cost estimates and proposals for fire trucks, ARFF and other customized chassis builds, coordinating with sales, design, procurement and production to convert enquiries into competitive quotations.

The role requires a mechanical/engineering background, 3–6 years in estimation or commercial roles for capital goods, and ability to model

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–6 years' experience in estimation or commercial roles for fire trucks or similar capital goods.
• Strong understanding of vehicle chassis integration and subsystems.
• Experience with cost modelling, BOMs and tender submissions.
• Experience with procurement to obtain quotations and manage lead times.
• Proficient with MS Office; experience with estimating software/ERP/CRM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries, specifications and tender documents to define scope and clarify requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and BOMs for chassis, bodywork, pumps and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with design/engineering to confirm manufacturability and costs.
• Engage with procurement to obtain quotes, lead times and terms; evaluate options.
• Develop labour, overhead and subcontract cost models with margins and risk allowances.
• Prepare formal quotations and tender submissions with clear scope and timelines.
• Support negotiations with cost breakdowns and pricing positions.
• Maintain estimating databases and cost libraries for speed and accuracy.
• Post‑tender reviews to refine assumptions and improve processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and safety standards; liaise with certification teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

NAFFCO is seeking an experienced Estimation Engineer – Special Purpose Vehicles to join our engineering and commercial team in Dubai. You will develop detailed cost estimates and proposals for fire trucks, ARFF and other customized chassis builds, coordinating with sales, design, procurement and production to convert enquiries into competitive quotations.

The role requires a mechanical/engineering background, 3–6 years in estimation or commercial roles for capital goods, and ability to model