Civil Estimation Engineer

Lark Engineering Construction; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lark Engineering Construction in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Civil Estimation Engineer to join the team. You will prepare cost estimates, BOQs, and tender submissions for civil projects, coordinating with project, procurement and commercial teams to ensure accuracy and timely submissions.

The role requires 3+ years in civil estimation, UAE experience preferred, strong Excel and AutoCAD skills, and the ability to read civil drawings and specs. Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in civil estimation/tendering.
• UAE or GCC experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction works, materials and methods.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specifications.
• Arabic language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil construction projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs from drawings.
• Prepare BOQs, rate analysis, and tender pricing.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Calculate material, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare competitive commercial and technical proposals.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, procurement and commercial teams.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, variations and potential cost risks.
• Prepare estimates for variations and additional works.
• Maintain cost databases and historical project rates.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate and completed within deadlines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Civil Estimation Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, BOQs, tender submissions, and commercial proposals for civil construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil construction projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs from drawings.
• Prepare BOQs, rate analysis, and tender pricing.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Calculate material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare competitive commercial and technical proposals.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, variations, and potential cost risks.
• Prepare estimates for variations and additional works.
• Maintain cost databases and historical project rates.
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate and completed within deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in civil estimation/tendering.
• UAE or GCC experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction works, materials, and methods.
• Good experience in BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, rate analysis, and tender pricing.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specifications.
• Good knowledge of UAE construction practices and market rates.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Arabic language proficiency is preferred.
• Candidates currently available in the UAE are preferred.

Skills

Fluent Arabic (spoken and written) is required.