Marine Estimator: Ship Repair Costing Specialist

A leading ShipBuilding Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ShipBuilding Company is seeking a Cost Estimator to deliver accurate and competitive estimates for ship repair and maintenance projects. You will review technical requirements, calculate material and manpower costs, and support commercial quotations.

You will prepare bills of quantities, take-offs, and cost breakdowns, participate in vessel inspections, and coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Commercial teams to ensure timely, reliable estimates and successful bids.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related marine disciplines.
• 3–5 years of relevant ship repair or marine industry experience.
• Experience in cost estimation, BOQs and manpower calculations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in MS Excel and basic estimation tools.
• Strong numerical, analytical and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Review client enquiries, specifications, drawings and vessel repair requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates for ship repair activities across trades.
• Calculate materials, manpower, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare BOQ, take-offs and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement and Commercial teams.
• Obtain supplier quotations and assist in preparing technical/commercial quotations.
• Maintain estimation records and pricing databases.
• Ensure timely submission of estimates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Coordination

Numerical ability

Independent work

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Marine Engineering degree

Naval Architecture degree

Tools

MS Excel

Estimation tools

Job description

A leading ShipBuilding Company is seeking a Cost Estimator to deliver accurate and competitive estimates for ship repair and maintenance projects. You will review technical requirements, calculate material and manpower costs, and support commercial quotations.

You will prepare bills of quantities, take-offs, and cost breakdowns, participate in vessel inspections, and coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Commercial teams to ensure timely, reliable estimates and successful bids.