About the Role
Future Concerns Nigeria Limited (FCNL) operates the Future Concerns Safety Center, delivering optimum support services and intelligent one-stop-shop business solutions for the oil and gas industry, particularly in safety equipment. We are currently looking for a dedicated Estimator or Tender Engineer specialising in fire protection to strengthen our commercial and technical bid teams. In this role, you will ensure our proposals are competitive, technically sound, and submitted on time.
Key Responsibilities- Study tender documents, specifications, and architectural drawings, and raise technical clarifications (RFIs) with clients and consultants.
- Participate in site surveys alongside the sales team and perform accurate quantity take-offs from engineering drawings.
- Prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates featuring separate supply and installation rates using internal product catalogues and rate databases.
- Issue RFQs to registered suppliers and subcontractors, followed by rigorous evaluation and commercial comparison of offers.
- Compile complete tender packages including priced BOQs, technical compliance statements, deviation lists, datasheets, and certificates.
- Track submission deadlines, bid bonds, and maintain up-to-date tender registers and document control records.
- Price variations, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), and counter sales for stock items and spare parts.
- Maintain and update pricing databases while continuously reviewing estimates against actual project delivery 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 such as sprinklers, hydrants, fire pumps, foam, or gas suppression.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of NFPA standards and various fire protection system components.
- Strong quantity take-off and cost-build-up skills, encompassing labour, materials, subcontracting costs, freight, and profit margins.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to accurately read AutoCAD drawings, with prior experience in estimating software being an added advantage.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent tenders under tight deadlines.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional development and technical training within the oil and gas safety sector.
- Medical insurance coverage and other standard corporate benefits.
- A collaborative and fast-paced work environment with a reputable industry leader.