MOHAMMED ASLAM
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in fire alarm, voice evacuation, and emergency lighting systems. Expertise in AutoCAD, PlanSwift, and Microsoft Office, with a focus on project estimation, design coordination, and budget planning. Proven track record in cost optimization and procurement through effective supplier negotiations and contract reviews. Strong skills in technical documentation and value engineering, ensuring compliance with NFPA and UAE fire code standards.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer — Estimation, Design Coordination & Compliance
Al Futtaim Engineering
Dubai
2025.01 - 2026.07
- Lead estimation activities for Fire Alarm, Voice Evacuation, PAVA, and Emergency Lighting systems across major UAE construction projects.
- Review project drawings, fire strategies, specifications, and authority requirements to prepare accurate tender submissions.
- Develop competitive cost estimates covering materials, labour, testing, commissioning, authority approvals, and subcontractor pricing.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, planning, and project execution teams to prepare commercially viable proposals.
- Perform design reviews and identify value engineering opportunities without compromising fire & life safety compliance.
- Evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and support vendor selection.
- Prepare technical clarifications, commercial exclusions, assumptions, and tender documentation.
- Mentor junior estimation engineers and maintain estimation databases for future bidding activities.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Civil Defense, NFPA, and local authority regulations throughout the estimation lifecycle.
Senior Estimation Engineer (Promoted from Est Eng)
NAFFCO Electro Mechanical Co. LLC
Dubai, UAE
2013.07 - 2025.03
- Prepared complete tender proposals for fire alarm voice evacuation, PAVA, emergency lighting.
- Produced detailed quantity take-offs, BOQ analysis, cost estimation, and tender pricing.
- Reviewed technical drawings, specifications, and consultant requirements for accurate costing.
- Visited sites and attended pre-bid meetings to understand scope and constraints.
- Prepared RFIs, technical queries, and commercial clarifications during tendering.
- Coordinated with sales engineering, procurement, and suppliers for competitive submissions.
- Reviewed third-party systems for HV AC, BMS, access control, firefighting integration.
- Selected products from globally approved manufacturers with UL, FM, LPCB, VdS, BSI certifications.
- Delivered multiple simultaneous tenders while meeting submission deadlines consistently.
- Supported value engineering work to optimise costs while staying fully code compliant.
- Supported post-award handover and design coordination with project teams.
- Provided insightful feedback on proposed designs to optimise cost effectiveness.
- Negotiated competitive prices from suppliers, achieving substantial cost savings.
- Identified profitable tender opportunities to support business development and company growth.
Instrumentation Engineer
Gen-Tech Automation
2011.06 - 2013.03
- Performed instrumentation installation, testing, calibration, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
- Assisted engineering teams during industrial automation projects.
- Prepared technical documentation and supported project execution activities.
- Coordinated with clients and project engineers during installation and commissioning works.
- Ensured compliance with quality and safety standards during project execution.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
JNT University
Hyderabad, IndiaSkills
- AutoCAD
- PlanSwift
- Microsoft Office
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Voice Evacuation Systems
- PAVA Systems
- Emergency Lighting Systems
- Fire Fighting Systems
- Quantity Take-Off
- BOQ Preparation
- Cost Estimation
- Vendor Evaluation
- Technical Documentation
- Value Engineering
- NFPA
- UAE Fire Code
- Tender Management
- Project Estimation
- Design Coordination
- Budget Planning
- Cost Optimization
- Procurement Coordination
- Supplier Negotiation
- Contract Review
- Commercial Analysis
- Technical Evaluation
- Team Leadership
- Client Coordination
- Risk Assessment
- Project Planning
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Native
KEY PROJECTS
Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital – Dubai, Samana IVY Gardens, Samana Park Meadows, Binghatti Hillcrest, Waldorf Astoria Development, Aziz Buildings Phase 2 & 3, Warehouse G+M Development, Al Fattan Tower, Sky Vista Development, Skyline Towers
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Fire & Life Safety Engineering
- Estimation & Tendering
- Cost Estimation
- BOQ Preparation
- Quantity Take-Off
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Voice Evacuation Systems
- PAVA Systems
- Emergency Lighting Systems
- Fire Protection Systems
- Value Engineering
- Design Coordination
- Vendor Management
- Cost Control
- UAE Civil Defense Compliance
- NFPA Standards
- BS Standards
- Technical Bid Evaluation
- Procurement Support
- Project Cost Analysis
- Contract Review
- Risk Assessment
BRAND WORKED WITH
- Siemens
- Honeywell (Triga)
- Eaton
- Panasonic
- Esser
- Shield
- Simplex
- RP-Technik
- Teknoware
- EML
- Naffco DALI
- LDA
PROJECT EXPOSURE
- High-Rise Buildings
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Commercial Towers
- ShoppingMall
- Residential Developments
- Industrial Facilities
- Data Centers
- Substations
- Villas
Certification
Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) for Fire Engineering – Training in progress
Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) – Certification in progress
Timeline
Senior Fire & Life Safety Engineer — Estimation, Design Coordination & Compliance
Al Futtaim Engineering
2025.01 - 2026.07
Senior Estimation Engineer (Promoted from Est Eng)
NAFFCO Electro Mechanical Co. LLC
2013.07 - 2025.03
Instrumentation Engineer
Gen-Tech Automation
2011.06 - 2013.03
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
JNT University