About this role
Estimation Engineer – Fire Alarm & Life Safety SystemsJob SummaryPrepares accurate estimates, quotations, BOQs, material take-offs, and technical-commercial proposals for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, and Voice Evacuation systems, complying with project specifications, international standards, and UAE Civil Defence requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesReview tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and scopes.
Prepare material take-offs and BOQs for:
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
Emergency and Exit Lighting Systems
Voice Evacuation and Public Address Systems
Review architectural, electrical, reflected ceiling, and MEP drawings.
Select compliant equipment and materials.
Prepare costs for equipment, materials, installation, testing, and commissioning.
Develop proposals, quotations, compliance statements, and tender clarifications.
Coordinate with Sales, Design, Engineering, Procurement, and Project teams.
Identify discrepancies, exclusions, assumptions, qualifications, and variations.
Obtain supplier pricing, technical information, and product availability.
Prepare supplier comparisons and support negotiations.
Propose compliant value-engineering alternatives.
Update estimates for addenda, revised drawings, and comments.
Maintain price, supplier, estimation, and historical-cost databases.
Support handover with approved quotations, BOQs, and documentation.
Technical KnowledgeAddressable and Conventional Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Emergency and Exit Lighting Systems
Central Battery and Self-Contained Emergency Lighting Systems
Voice Evacuation and Emergency Public Address Systems
Cause-and-Effect Matrix requirements
BMS, HVAC, Access Control, Firefighting, and ELV interfaces
NFPA 72, BS 5839, IEC standards, and relevant codes
UAE Civil Defence regulations
AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
Estimation or ERP software and Excel costing tools
Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related discipline.
3–7 years of estimation experience in Fire and Life Safety or ELV systems.
UAE or GCC experience preferred.
Knowledge of BOQs, material take-offs, costing, tender estimation, and supplier negotiation.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and commercial skills.
Attention to detail and ability to meet multiple tender deadlines.
Key DeliverablesAccurate BOQs and material take-offs
Competitive estimates and quotations
Technical compliance statements
Supplier quotation comparisons
Tender clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions
Value-engineering proposals
Final estimation and handover documentation