Estimation Engineer

FALCOR Engineering Contracting services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

FALCOR Engineering Contracting services is seeking a Senior Estimation Engineer / Bid Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role involves leading the preparation of technical and commercial bids, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring proposals meet client requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience (12-15 years) in the UAE Oil & Gas sector, particularly in estimation, tendering, and bid management. Proven leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of total experience, with 6–8 years of UAE Oil & Gas industry experience preferred.
• Proven experience in estimation, tendering, bid preparation, and cost control for EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of MTO preparation, quantity take-offs, and cost estimation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of technical and commercial bid submissions.
• Review tender documents and ensure bid completeness.
• Prepare cost estimates including direct and indirect costs.

Skills

Estimation

Tendering

Cost Analysis

Bid Management

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are hiring Senior Estimation Engineer / Bid Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role is within the Oil & Gas EPC industry and represents an excellent opportunity for professionals with strong estimation, tendering, cost analysis, and bid management experience who can drive competitive and compliant proposals from inception through submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of technical and commercial bid submissions.
• Review tender documents, identify scope requirements, and ensure bid completeness.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, post-bid meetings, and site surveys.
• Raise and manage technical and commercial clarifications with clients to ensure bid accuracy.
• Prepare and verify detailed Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and quantity take-offs.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, evaluate quotations, and prepare bid evaluation comparisons.
• Collaborate with Project HSE, Quality, Planning, Procurement, Finance, and HR departments to obtain required bid inputs.
• Prepare cost estimates including direct and indirect costs, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Identify project risks and develop appropriate contingency allowances within estimates.
• Ensure technical and commercial proposals are fully compliant with client requirements and tender specifications.
• Present bid summaries and cost estimates to management for review and approval.
• Support project teams during post-award handover and clarification stages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12–15 years of total experience, with 6–8 years of UAE Oil & Gas industry experience preferred.
• Proven experience in estimation, tendering, bid preparation, and cost control for EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of MTO preparation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation methodologies, and commercial evaluations.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary departments.
• Ability to analyze risks and develop comprehensive project cost estimates.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contract and tendering processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

What we’re looking for

• Strong leadership and bid management capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict submission deadlines.
• Proven track record of delivering accurate, competitive, and compliant proposals.