Job description

Our client is a well-established building contractor specializing in refurbishment, concrete repair and structural rehabilitation projects up to AED 10M across the UAE.

We are recruiting a UAE experienced Estimation Engineer to join their Dubai team. The successful candidate will manage the estimating process from tender review and site assessment through to bid submission, preparing accurate cost evaluations and technical proposals to support successful project acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and BOQs to prepare accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs and commercially competitive tender submissions.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions, verify measurements and identify project requirements to support accurate pricing.
• Prepare pricing schedules, cost breakdowns and AutoCAD drawings to support technical and commercial proposals.
• Source and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and cost accuracy.
• Work closely with clients, consultants and internal teams to clarify technical requirements and develop effective tender solutions.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ UAE experience as an Estimation Engineer within construction, refurbishment, concrete repair or structural rehabilitation projects.
• Proven experience preparing cost estimates, BOQs, quantity take-offs and tender submissions for construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, project costing and pricing principles.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with the ability to review and amend technical drawings.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tenders and meet submission deadlines.
• UAE driving license is mandatory.

Candidate Profile

• Currently residing in the UAE.
• Good command of written and verbal English.
• A proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong commercial awareness and the ability to take ownership of multiple tender submissions in a fast-paced construction environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline is mandatory.