Estimation Engineer – Fire Protection Systems

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection and firefighting systems to project specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Develop fire water demand calculations and system sizing; prepare layouts, schematics, equipment arrangements, and engineering documentation.
• Review tender documents, project specifications, drawings, datasheets, and client requirements.
• Prepare BOQs and material take-offs; estimate materials, equipment, manpower, installation, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals and check compliance with UAE Fire Code, NFPA, client specifications, and industry standards.
• Coordinate bids with internal departments; review vendor quotations and technical offers.
• Identify tender requirements, exclusions, assumptions, deviations, and commercial risks; support clarification meetings and technical discussions.
• Submit accurate tenders on time and maintain awareness of fire protection technologies, standards, market pricing, and industry practices.

Requirements and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in fire protection system design and estimation.
• Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial, or fire protection project experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, UAE Fire Code, firefighting systems, equipment, piping layouts, and fire water networks.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant hydraulic calculation/design software such as PipeNet/Pipenet.
• Experience with BOQs, quantity take-offs, material costing, project estimation, and tender preparation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tender documents, and project requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, coordination, communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; business English required.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet tight deadlines.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and relevant experience; no salary amount or pay cadence is specified.

Workplace

• Work location is in person in Sharjah, UAE.