Estimation Engineer

Al Darmaky Contracting & Agricultural Materials; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Darmaky Contracting & Agricultural Materials in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Estimation Engineer to prepare accurate cost estimates for infrastructure, civil, and landscape projects. You will handle quantity take-offs, BOQs, tender pricing, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities include reviewing tender documents, coordinating with procurement, engineers, and contractors, and maintaining cost databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Infrastructure Engineering.
• 4–6 years of estimating experience in infrastructure or civil construction.
• Proficient in quantity take-offs, BOQs, rate analysis, and tender pricing.
• Strong knowledge of roads, drainage, utilities, paving, and earthworks.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Excel.
• UAE experience, Abu Dhabi preferred.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, BOQs, and contract requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, and tender pricing.
• Estimate infrastructure works such as roads, drainage, and utilities.
• Perform rate analysis and unit cost calculations.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Calculate materials, manpower, equipment, and other costs.
• Identify risks, exclusions, and commercial opportunities.
• Coordinate with Procurement, QS, Engineering, and Project teams.
• Review drawings and conduct site visits as needed.
• Support tender submissions and negotiations.
• Maintain rate databases and seek value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare estimation reports for management.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

BOQs

Rate analysis

Cost estimation

Tender pricing

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Estimation software

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Estimation/QS software

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Estimation Engineer – Infrastructure Projects to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for infrastructure, civil, and landscape construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project estimation, quantity take-offs, BOQs, rate analysis, tender pricing, cost estimation, and subcontractor/supplier quotations, with a solid technical understanding of infrastructure and civil construction works.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of work, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs, BOQs, and tender pricing.
• Prepare estimates for infrastructure works including roads, paving, drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, kerbs, earthworks, and related civil works.
• Conduct detailed rate analysis and unit rate calculations.
• Obtain, review, and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Calculate material, manpower, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, discrepancies, and commercial opportunities.
• Coordinate with Procurement, QS, Engineering, and Project teams to obtain accurate technical and cost information.
• Review and interpret civil, infrastructure, utility, and landscape drawings.
• Conduct site visits when required to assess project conditions and scope.
• Compare estimated costs with historical project data, budgets, and actual project costs.
• Support tender submissions, commercial clarifications, and negotiations.
• Maintain and update material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor rate databases.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization.
• Prepare estimation reports and provide cost-related recommendations to management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience as an Estimation Engineer in infrastructure or civil construction.
• Strong experience in quantity take-offs, BOQs, rate analysis, cost estimation, and tender pricing.
• Good knowledge of infrastructure and civil construction works.
• Experience in roads, drainage, utilities, paving, earthworks, and related infrastructure works.
• Landscape construction experience is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Good understanding of construction materials, methodologies, manpower, equipment, and productivity.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and pricing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of estimation/QS software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• UAE experience, particularly Abu Dhabi, is preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.