Lead Civil & Structural Estimator – EPC/O&G

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon in the United Arab Emirates requires a Senior Chief Estimator (Civil & Structural) to lead the estimating function for EPC/EPCC bids across oil & gas, refinery and petrochemical projects in the GCC region. The role ensures accurate, competitive estimates and sign-off prior to tender submission.

The candidate will manage a team, set strategies, review baselines, and collaborate with Construction and Planning to optimize outcomes while handling price volatility and remote-site logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (mandatory).
• 10–15 years of estimating experience in EPC Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical projects, with at least 5 years in the GCC.
• Proven track record of leading and signing off the civil & structural pricing of major NOC tenders (e.g. ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, KOC).

Responsibilities

• Lead civil & structural estimating team across several tenders running at the same time; set priorities and deadlines.
• Review and sign off quantities, unit rates, productivity norms and basis-of-estimate before submission.
• Set estimating strategy for each tender with Construction and Planning; self-perform vs. subcontract, prefabrication/modularisation.
• Oversee estimates for site preparation, foundations, reinforced concrete, structural steel, buildings, roads and marine works.
• Mentor and train estimators; deliver multiple large tenders with limited teams.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Civil & Structural pricing

Tendering management

Risk & value engineering

Mentoring estimators

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Archirodon in the United Arab Emirates requires a Senior Chief Estimator (Civil & Structural) to lead the estimating function for EPC/EPCC bids across oil & gas, refinery and petrochemical projects in the GCC region. The role ensures accurate, competitive estimates and sign-off prior to tender submission.

The candidate will manage a team, set strategies, review baselines, and collaborate with Construction and Planning to optimize outcomes while handling price volatility and remote-site logistics.