Estimator (Piling)

Sundus; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundus is seeking an experienced Estimator based in Abu Dhabi to prepare accurate and competitive bids for piling and foundation projects, from enquiry through tender submission and handover.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying background with at least 5 years of estimating experience in the UAE/GCC, strong Excel skills, and the ability to read piling drawings and soil reports. English proficiency is required for tender submissions and client clarifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 5 years’ estimating experience in civil or foundation works in the UAE/GCC, including bored or CFA piling.
• Strong experience in first-principles pricing, including crew and plant productivity.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to read piling drawings and soil investigation reports.
• Good spoken and written English for tender submissions and client clarifications.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries, drawings, specifications, programmes and contract requirements.
• Take off quantities for piling, concrete, reinforcement, testing, excavation, spoil disposal and temporary works.
• Build detailed rates based on crew and plant productivity, materials, mobilization, standby and overheads.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare priced BOQs, tender qualifications, inclusions and exclusions.
• Respond to post-tender queries and price revisions/alternatives.
• Maintain the tender register and cost database.

Skills

Estimator

First-principles pricing

Excel

Reading piling drawings

Tender submissions

Client clarifications

Education

Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying (Bachelor’s or Diploma)

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive bids for piling and foundation projects, from enquiry through tender submission and handover, based in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 5 years’ estimating experience in civil or foundation works in the UAE/GCC, including bored or CFA piling.
• Strong experience in first-principles pricing, including crew and plant productivity.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to read piling drawings and soil investigation reports.
• Good spoken and written English for tender submissions and client clarifications.
• Experience with a specialist piling/geotechnical contractor is a plus.
• Experience in shoring, dewatering or ground improvement is a plus.
• Knowledge of FIDIC, POMI or CESMM is a plus.
• RICS or other professional membership is a plus.
• Valid UAE driving license and Arabic language skills is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Review enquiries, drawings, specifications, programmes and contract requirements.
• Take off quantities for piling, concrete, reinforcement, testing, excavation, spoil disposal and temporary works.
• Build detailed rates based on crew and plant productivity, materials, mobilization, standby and overheads.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare priced BOQs, tender qualifications, inclusions and exclusions.
• Respond to post-tender queries and price revisions/alternatives.
• Maintain the tender register and cost database.