Lead Design & Estimation Engineer - Fire life safety

About this opportunity

Design Proposals: Prepare and submit detailed design drawings and associated design documentation including necessary calculations ensuring alignment with client requirements and NFPA and DCD standards. Techno-Commercial Proposals: Prepare and submit comprehensive technical and commercial bids/quotations, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company profit margins. Must be capable of value engineering bids on techno/commercial basis Engineering Calculations: Perform accurate load calculations, battery backup calculations, cable sizing, lux calculations, hydraulic calculations for fire protection systems etc. Technical Compliance: Interpret complex tender documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure proposals meet DCD (Dubai Civil Defence) and NFPA standards. Estimation & BoQ: Review Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and project scope, identifying cost-effective materials and labor requirements for accurate project costing. Technical Support: Serve as the technical point of contact for clients during the pre-sales phase, explaining system solutions, answering technical queries, and attending pre-bid meetings. Collaboration: Coordinate with vendors and procurement teams to obtain competitive material pricing and lead times for bid submissions. Market Intelligence: Stay updated on the latest fire safety products and competitor pricing to ensure our proposals remain market competitive. Education: Bachelor’s degree /Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering. Experience: 2-5 years of experience in the UAE Fire & Life Safety industry, with a focus on tendering and proposal engineering. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office (Excel is critical for cost estimation), Plan swift Strong ability to perform technical calculations for fire alarms, suppression systems, and pump sets. In-depth knowledge of UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice and NFPA standards. Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to translate technical specifications into compelling commercial offers. Communication: Excellent written and verbal English skills; ability to draft professional technical correspondences. Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, ability to work under strict tender deadlines, and high attention to detail.