Estimation Engineer for Earthworks & Infrastructure

High Trust General Contracting and Transport Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

High Trust General Contracting and Transport Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Estimation Engineer to join our contracting team. You will prepare cost estimates, BOQs and tender documents for earthworks, infrastructure roadworks and site development projects across the UAE.

The role requires reviewing drawings, performing quantity take-offs, obtaining supplier quotations, and supporting value engineering while maintaining precise estimation records for handovers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of estimation experience in contracting, earthworks, infrastructure, or road construction projects.
• Good understanding of quantity take-offs, cost estimation, BOQ preparation and tendering procedures.
• Experience in estimating excavation, cut and fill, grading and site development works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and estimation software.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, BOQs and tender documents for construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and project requirements to determine project scope.
• Perform quantity take-offs for excavation, cut & fill, backfilling, grading and infrastructure works.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement and Operations teams during tendering.
• Attend site visits when required to assess project conditions and support estimation activities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to value engineering initiatives.
• Maintain accurate estimation records and support project handovers after award.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Estimation software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Estimation Engineer to join our contracting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for earthworks infrastructure roadworks and site development projects across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates BOQs and tender documents for construction projects
• Review drawings specifications and project requirements to determine project scope
• Perform quantity take-offs for excavation cut amp fill backfilling grading and infrastructure works
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Coordinate with the Engineering Procurement and Operations teams during the tendering process
• Attend site visits when required to assess project conditions and support estimation activities
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to value engineering initiatives
• Maintain accurate estimation records and support project handovers after award

Preferred

• UAE construction industry experience
• Knowledge of infrastructure roadworks and earthworks projects
• Familiarity with local construction standards and tendering practices

Work Location

In person

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of estimation experience in contracting, earthworks, infrastructure, or road construction projects.
• Good understanding of quantity take-offs, cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and tendering procedures.
• Experience in estimating excavation, cut amp fill, grading, and site development works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and estimation software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.