88603 Jr. Estimation Engineer

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Sharjah; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited is seeking a Mechanical Estimation professional in the UAE to review drawings, perform material take-offs, and prepare BOQs for water treatment projects. The role requires strong Excel skills and familiarity with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering and procurement, preparing estimation documents, and maintaining cost databases, with a focus on meeting deadlines and supporting proposals.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in BOQ preparation and ability to interpret mechanical drawings used in water treatment industry.
• Must understand mechanical equipment used in water treatment such as flanges, pumps, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with good communication and coordination skills.
• AutoCAD skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical drawings and layouts used in water treatment systems.
• Perform material and quantity take-offs based on drawings and specs using AutoCAD/PDF documents.
• Prepare cost estimations, BOQs, and support proposal preparation.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to verify material requirements.
• Assist in preparing technical and commercial estimation documents.
• Update cost databases, supplier quotations, and estimation templates.
• Ensure all estimation work is completed accurately, efficiently and by deadlines.
• Remain available during holidays or emergencies as required.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Material take-offs

Team coordination

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

About this position

Positions:1 Full Time
Experience
1 - 3 Year

• Review and understand mechanical equipment drawings and layouts used in water treatment systems (e.g., pump stations, flanges, filtration units, piping & valve arrangements).
• Perform material and quantity take-offs based on approved drawings and technical specifications using AutoCAD/PDF documents.
• Prepare cost estimations, BOQs (Bill of Quantities), and support proposal preparation.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to verify material requirements.
• Assist in preparing technical and commercial estimation documents.
• Update and maintain cost databases, supplier quotations, and estimation templates.
• Ensure all estimation work is completed accurately, efficiently, and within deadlines.
• Remain accessible and available during holidays or post work for any emergency work requirement as instructed by the team lead.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must have experience in BOQ preparation with strong ability to interpret mechanical drawings used in water treatment industry
• Must have knowledge of mechanical equipments used in the water treatment industry such as flanges, pumps etc.
• Strongly prefer female candidates who are on spouse visa and must be currently in the UAE.
• Preferred bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Excel with good communication and coordination skills
• Good to have AutoCAD skills