Nova Systems Engineering is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our leadership team. This is not a junior role; we need a commercial strategist with over a decade of experience for high-complexity sectors, including Oil & Gas, Military, Power Stations, and Telecommunications.
You will be responsible for mitigating risk and ensuring profitability on large-scale, technically demanding projects where compliance with NFPA and UAE Fire Codes is non-negotiable.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Tendering: Be part of our leading estimation department for high-value tenders in Industrial and Special Hazards sectors.
Technical Compliance: rigorous review of tender documents against NFPA and UAE Fire & Life Safety Codes to identify missing scope or specification risks.
Special Systems Expertise: Accurate costing for complex systems common in O&G/Power (e.g., High-Expansion Foam, Deluge Systems, Watermist, Water Monitors, and Clean Agent).
Commercial Leadership: Drive value engineering initiatives and negotiate with top-tier manufacturers to secure project-specific pricing protection.
Risk Management: Identify contractual and technical risks in Industrial, Power, Military and O&G tenders before submission.
Requirements:
Experience: 10+ Years in Fire Protection Estimation (UAE/GCC experience preferred).
Sector Focus: Proven track record of winning projects in Industrial, Oil & Gas, Power, or Military sectors.
Code Mastery: Deep, demonstrable understanding of NFPA standards and UAE Fire Codes.
Technical Skills: Ability to estimate 'Design & Build' projects with minimal drawings.
