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The role involves developing accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQ), cost plans, and tender submissions while ensuring compliance with project specifications, NFPA/BS standards, and local authority requirements. The position works closely with project, procurement, and design teams to support successful bid delivery and project realisation.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Estimating & Tender Preparation\nPrepare detailed estimates and BOQs for firefighting systems including wet/dry risers, sprinklers, deluge systems, hydrants, foam, and water supplies\n\nQuantify materials, labour, plant, and subcontract packages in line with approved drawings and specifications\n\nDevelop unit rates, labour productivity assumptions, and price build-ups for cost schedules\n\nPrepare commercial submissions, take-off documents, and tender clarifications\n\n2. Technical Review & Compliance\nReview design drawings, specifications, and manufacturer data to ensure accurate scope and compliance with NFPA, BS, and local authority codes\n\nIdentify design ambiguities, omissions, and value engineering opportunities and propose cost-effective solutions\n\nCoordinate with design and project teams to resolve technical queries during the tender phase\n\n3. Procurement & Vendor Coordination\nObtain and evaluate vendor quotations, compare scopes, and assess technical compliance\n\nDevelop subcontractor scope of work and tender packages for procurement\n\nMaintain supplier and subcontractor rate databases and update approved vendor lists\n\n4. Cost Control & Reporting\nPrepare preliminary cost plans, budget estimates, and sensitivity analysis for bid/no-bid decisions\n\nSubmit estimation reports, assumptions, and risk registers to the bidding team and management\n\nSupport handover of estimate data to project controls and procurement upon award\n\n5. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement\nWork closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to align estimates with programme and project constraints\n\nContribute to post-tender reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of estimating practices\n\nAttend tender review meetings and present cost recommendations to stakeholders\n\nRequirements\nEducation\nDiploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Fire Protection, or Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline\n\nExperience\n2-6 years’ experience in estimation for firefighting, sprinkler, and life-safety systems\n\nExperience with UAE/GCC projects and familiarity with local authority requirements is preferred\n\nProven experience preparing BOQs, tender submissions, and vendor comparisons\n\nValid UAE driving licence is advantageous\n\nTechnical Competencies\nKnowledge of firefighting systems: wet/dry risers, sprinklers, hydrants, foam systems, pumps and tanks\n\nFamiliarity with NFPA standards, BS codes, and local authority regulations\n\nAbility to read and interpret mechanical and hydraulic drawings and specifications\n\nProficiency in measurement and estimating tools; experience with Excel-based estimating and take-off software.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3189,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Manufacturing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T06:02:31Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":46,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.509,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":9,"expected_fill_days":16,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","win:mid","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-04T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/naffco-estimation-engineer-firefighting-systems","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/naffco-estimation-engineer-firefighting-systems.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-05T01:38:40Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2205,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2795,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-06T00:00:00Z"}}}