Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Techno-Commercial Proposals: Prepare and submit comprehensive technical and commercial bids/quotations, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company profit margins.
Engineering Calculations: Perform accurate load calculations, battery backup calculations, cable sizing, and hydraulic calculations (as applicable) for fire protection systems.
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.
Desired Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree /Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience: 2+ 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.