About the Role
Future Concerns Nigeria Limited (FCNL), operator of the Future Concerns Safety Center, is a leading provider of optimum support services for the Nigerian oil and gas industry, delivering comprehensive and intelligent safety solutions. We are currently looking for a skilled Estimator / Tender Engineer specializing in Fire Protection to drive our bidding processes, ensure commercial accuracy, and contribute to our continued market leadership.
Key Responsibilities- Study tender documents, technical specifications, and architectural drawings, raising timely clarifications and RFIs with clients and consultants.
- Participate in site surveys alongside the sales team to conduct accurate quantity take-offs from drawings.
- Prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates featuring separable supply and installation rates using proprietary product catalogues and rates databases.
- Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to suppliers and registered subcontractors, rigorously comparing and evaluating offers on a like-for-like basis.
- Compile complete tender packages, including priced BOQs, technical compliance statements, qualifications, and commercial terms.
- Track critical tender deadlines and submissions, ensuring all tender registers and document control records remain fully updated.
- Price project variations, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), and counter sales of specialized stock items and spares.
- Maintain and update the internal price and rates database while systematically reviewing estimated figures against actual project costs.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3 to 5 years of proven professional experience in estimation or tendering specifically for fire-fighting systems, including sprinklers, hydrants, fire pumps, foam, or gas suppression.
- Working knowledge of NFPA standards and diverse fire protection system components.
- Strong quantity take-off and cost build-up capabilities, covering labour, materials, and subcontract elements.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to read AutoCAD drawings, with familiarity in estimating software being a distinct advantage.
- Exceptional organizational skills, high accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tenders under tight deadlines.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives aligned with industry standards.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement within the oil and gas safety sector.
- Health insurance and comprehensive welfare packages.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and safety-driven work environment.