Fire Designer & Estimation Engineer

Job Summary:

The Firefighting Designer & Estimation Engineer is responsible for designing fire protection systems, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role requires strong technical expertise in fire protection design, analytical skills in estimation, and proficiency in relevant engineering software.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering:

Develop detailed fire protection system designs, biased on Provision NOC given by client including sprinklers, Hydrant, Fire Pump Room, Alarm, and suppression systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA, FM Global, NBC and local fire codes.

Utilize CAD, PIPENET, Microsoft Projects software and hydraulic calculation tools to create accurate fire protection layouts.

Conduct site surveys to assess fire safety requirements and develop design solutions accordingly.

Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and project managers to integrate fire protection systems into overall building designs.

Estimation & Costing:

Read tender documents thoroughly, analyzing project requirements and preparing cost estimates for materials, labor, and other resources. 

Prepare accurate cost estimates, material take-offs, and bill of quantities for fire protection systems.

Analyze project specifications and drawings to determine project scope and budget requirements.

Obtain competitive quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to optimize cost-efficiency.

Assist in bid preparation, tender submissions, and contract negotiations.

Compliance & Documentation:

Ensure fire system designs adhere to applicable regulations, standards, and client requirements.

Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and compliance statements.

Support the procurement team in selecting fire protection equipment and materials.

Skills and Qualifications:

Engineering Degree:

Technical Skills:

Analytical Skills:

Communication Skills:

Project Management Skills:

Costing and Budgeting:

Industry Knowledge: