Estimation Engineer – Fire Door

About the role

We are looking for a commercially minded and technically capable Estimation Engineer to join our estimating team in Dubai. You will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and compliant estimates and quotations for fire door systems and associated hardware, supporting both commercial and project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed costed estimates and tender submissions, including doorsets, frames, ironmongery schedules and ancillary items.
• Analyse enquiries and tender documentation to develop scope of works, identify risks and produce transparent commercial breakdowns.
• Collaborate with sales, project engineering, design and supply chain to verify material, labour and subcontract costs, obtain supplier quotations and validate buildability.
• Develop and present tender responses, value‑engineering options and alternative solutions to improve win rates and margin performance.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, pricing models, assumptions and correspondence within the company’s CRM and estimating systems.
• Support pre‑sales activities such as site visits, technical clarifications, client meetings and presentations.
• Stay up‑to‑date with fire safety legislation, relevant standards (e.g., BS EN, Building Regulations) and market pricing.

Required profile

• Relevant technical qualification in building services, fire protection, construction or engineering (desirable).
• 2–5 years’ experience in estimating or commercial roles within fire door, passive fire protection or building fabric sectors.
• Proven experience supporting pre‑sales activity, preparing proposals and presenting commercial solutions.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire doors, frames, ironmongery and installation methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving mindset with ability to analyse issues and propose pragmatic solutions.

Required skills

• Estimating software
• Spreadsheets
• CRM systems
• Project management systems
• Fire door hardware knowledge
• Ironmongery knowledge