Estimation Engineer Job in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Full Time

NAFFCO FZE

NAFFCO was founded in Dubai, UAE to become the world's leading producer and supplier of life safety solutions.

In this role, you will play a critical role in securing projects by:

Understanding Client Needs: You’ll be the first line in reviewing tender documents to grasp the exact requirements of our clients.
Communication is Key: You’ll collaborate with Sales and Export departments to identify any discrepancies or clarifications needed in the tender documents.
Building the Best Solution: You’ll work closely with Operations, Estimation Engineers, and the Engineering Head to select the most suitable design, materials, brands, and equipment for each project.
Supplier Management: You’ll manage communication with suppliers by issuing Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quotation (RFQ).
Negotiation Ninja: You’ll negotiate with suppliers to secure the best possible prices and obtain technical clarifications as needed.
Maintaining Compliance: You’ll be responsible for maintaining and organizing submittal files, including ISO certificates, licenses, authorizations, and other relevant documentation.
Evaluation & Optimization: You’ll evaluate proposals from sub-component suppliers to recommend the most optimal solution for each project.
Proposal Powerhouse: You’ll be responsible for preparing key bid documents, including estimation sheets, commercial offers, technical specifications, drawings, and compliance sheets.
Adapting to Win: You’ll re-strategize pricing and proposals for lost or re-tendered projects, ensuring we stay competitive.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: You’ll be a supportive team player, handling the workload of team members during their absence.
Ethical Champion: You’ll uphold our organization’s high standards of business ethics.

Do you have a passion for precision and a proven track record in estimating complex vehicles? Are you eager to leverage your skills on projects personally assigned by the Director? If so, this Procurement Specialist opportunity might be the perfect fit for you!

In this unique role, you’ll report directly to the Director and play a key role in securing important projects by:

Leveraging Your Engineering Expertise: You’ll utilize your Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field to meticulously estimate the costs of fire fighting vehicles and similar products.
Industry Knowledge is Key: A minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating fire fighting vehicles or similar products is essential. Prior experience in the automotive or fire fighting industry is a definite plus.
Standards Savvy: You’ll possess a strong understanding of relevant regulations and standards to ensure our estimates meet all requirements.
Analytical Advantage: You’ll excel at using analytical and mathematical skills to create accurate and comprehensive estimates.
Communication is Key: You’ll have excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Independent & Multitasking Master: You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working independently and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
This Director-assigned role is ideal for a highly motivated and results-oriented professional who is ready to take on challenging projects and make a significant impact. If you’re eager to work directly with the Director and contribute to our success, we want to hear from you!