MEP Estimation Engineer

Alpago; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpago in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) is seeking an experienced MEP Tender Estimator to support competitive bids for complex projects. You will study tender documents, prepare BOQs, and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to build accurate cost estimates.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background, 10 years in MEP estimation with GCC experience, and a proven track record in tendering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering.
• 10 years MEP estimation experience with minimum 5 years in the UAE / GCC.
• Proven experience in tendering for MEP contracting projects.

Responsibilities

• Study tender documents and prepare tender study reports.
• Prepare BOQ and quantity take-offs; establish direct costs.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain quotations and prepare cost comparisons.
• Prepare bid documents and ensure submission aligned with tender requirements.
• Assist in post-tender clarifications and negotiations.

Skills

Tender study

Cost estimation

Bid preparation

Vendor and subcontractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

To prepare accurate, competitive and technically compliant MEP tender estimates and bid submissions by analysing tender documents, obtaining vendor and subcontractor pricing, and supporting commercial negotiations through to project award and handover to the project and procurement teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Tender Study and Analysis

• Study tender documents, including drawings, project specifications, BOQ, scope of work, contract details and conditions.
• Prepare the tender study report by analyzing the scope of work.
• Prepare technical clarifications to the client on discrepancies identified in the tender documents, and incorporate the changes after the client's response.
• Participate in pre-tender meetings and site visits, and prepare site visit reports to analyze the project scope of work.

Estimation and Costing

• Prepare the BOQ and quantity take-offs.
• Implement the tender strategy as communicated by the Proposals / Estimation Manager.
• Liaise with the construction / operations team to establish execution and method statements, and reflect them in the estimate.
• Establish the direct cost resources required to execute the various activities.
• Prepare man-hour calculations for the various activities.

Vendor and Subcontractor Management

• Send enquiries to the procurement team, vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Analyze vendor technical and commercial offers against project specifications and applicable standards.
• Prepare comparative statements to select the most appropriate vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare vendor cost comparative study reports to support the financial selection of vendors / subcontractors and pricing.

Bid Preparation and Submission

• Prepare the required bid documents, including commercial and technical submittals.
• Collect vendors' technical data sheets, specifications and drawings, and compile them in line with the tender documents for the technical bid submission.

Post-Tender Activities

• Coordinate and prepare post-tender technical and commercial clarifications.
• Coordinate with vendors on post-tender clarifications and technical qualifications.
• Assist management in post-tender commercial negotiations with the client and vendors to reach competitive pricing.
• Assist the project and procurement teams after award and during the initial phase of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline.
• 10 years MEP estimation experience with minimum 5 years in the UAE / GCC.
• Proven experience in tendering for MEP contracting projects.