Estimation Engineer

UVC Technical services LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

UVC Technical services LLC seeks a detail-oriented estimator/quotations professional to prepare quotations for MEP contracting and fit-out works. You will translate drawings and reports into priced offers, manage tender portals, and build up costs with a structured rate library.

Responsibilities include coordinating with project and FM teams, supporting procurement on pricing and lead times, and maintaining rigorous documentation under ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate detailed quotations for AMC ad-hoc reactive jobs In-Unit Works MEP contracting and Fit-Out works based on scope drawings material requirements and inspection reports; visit sites independently to verify scope, take measurements and assess conditions before pricing.
• Translate scope drawings, BOQs and inspection reports into priced offers within agreed turnaround times, applying pricing strategy and margin policy.
• Check government and private tender enquiry portals daily and download relevant tender documents; register and maintain profiles and pre-qualification documents on relevant portals; submit quotations before expiry via the agreed channel.
• Build costs from first principles: materials, labour, plant, tools, equipment, transport, supervision, overheads, contingency and margin using the rate library; maintain/update rate library; perform value engineering.
• Coordinate with Projects Engineer and FM Coordinator on Mobile Team works and with procurement for pricing, lead times and alternate-source pricing; hand over awarded jobs with full pack and terms.
• Maintain estimation registers and generate periodic reports; enforce document control and ISO 9001 compliance.

Job description

A Quotation Preparation

Prepare accurate detailed quotations for AMC ad-hoc reactive jobs In-Unit Works MEP contracting and Fit-Out works based on scope drawings material requirements and inspection reportsVisit sites independently or with the Projects Engineer Area Manager or FM Supervisor to verify scope take measurements and assess conditions before pricing including potential-client site visits for business developmentTranslate scope drawings BOQs and inspection reports into priced offers within agreed turnaround times applying UVC s pricing strategy and margin policyIssue revised quotations promptly in response to scope changes client feedback or value-engineering adjustments

B Tender Online Portal Management

Check government and private tender enquiry portals daily and download relevant tender documents in fullRegister maintain and renew UVC s profiles and pre-qualification documents on relevant portalsReview tender documents technical specs BOQs conditions exclusions and flag key requirements bonds insurance performance security advance payment guarantee retention early to the Operations ManagerSubmit quotations before expiry via the agreed channel and retain confirmation of receipt on fileAttend pre-bid and clarification meetings capturing all clarifications in writing

C Cost Build-Up Pricing

Build costs from first principles material labour plant tools equipment transport supervision overheads contingency and margin using the rate library and current supplier pricingMaintain and regularly update a master rate library materials labour productivity sub-contractor rates Perform value engineering and propose technical alternatives that improve competitiveness without compromising compliance

D Coordination Handover

Coordinate with the Projects Engineer and FM Coordinator on Mobile Team works In-Unit Fit-Out MEP and with FM Area Managers Supervisors on FM AMC and ad-hoc scopeCoordinate with the Procurement Specialist for current material pricing supplier lead times and alternate-source pricingCoordinate with the Operations Manager on pricing strategy mark-up approvals and final review of quotations above policy thresholdsHand over awarded jobs with a complete pack signed quotation scope BOQ agreed deviations payment terms and project contacts

E Documentation Records Reporting

Maintain UVC s estimation registers Enquiries Ad-hoc Threshold Monthly Report Logbook Documents Tracker with full enquiry-to-outcome trackingMaintain a complete file per quotation enquiry scope drawings BOQ build-up supplier quotes comparison sheet submitted quotation correspondence and award loss confirmationGenerate periodic reports weekly enquiry tender status monthly pipeline win-loss analysis conversion rate by client categoryEnforce document control and digital filing per UVC s ISO 9001 requirements

F Compliance Governance Continuous Improvement

Ensure quotations are issued only after required internal approvals per the authority matrixTrack and report estimation KPIs win rate turnaround time accuracy Maintain transparency ethical practice and full confidentiality of client supplier pricing information Strong cost estimation / quantity surveying background, ideally in MEP, fit-out, or facilities maintenance contractingProficiency in Excel and estimation/BOQ tools; comfort building and maintaining a rate libraryExperience with tender/portal management and understanding of tender documentation (bonds, guarantees, retention)Strong communication skills for client, consultant, and cross-functional coordinationHigh attention to detail and document control discipline; ISO 9001 records awareness a plusAbility to manage multiple concurrent quotations under deadline pressure