MEP Tendering & Contracts Manager

Qureos; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual air tickets for employee and up

Job summary

Qureos is recruiting for a senior Tendering Manager to lead a 5-engineer team in the UAE, owning the full tendering cycle from opportunity to award for an established MEP contracting company. The role requires strong FIDIC knowledge, and hands-on leadership to drive accurate estimates and successful bids.

The candidate will report to the General Manager, overseeing negotiations in Arabic and English, with a focus on high-rise, residential, and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in MEP tendering and contracts.
• Strong background in MEP construction, especially high-rise, residential and commercial projects.
• Fluency in Arabic and English; ability to lead negotiations and prepare docs in both languages.
• Proven experience in tendering, estimation, contract preparation, and client negotiations.
• Demonstrated leadership of a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP tendering and estimation team.
• Review and prepare tenders, cost estimates, and commercial submissions.
• Identify and pursue new tender opportunities in the market.
• Lead client discussions and commercial negotiations in Arabic and English.
• Review, interpret, and negotiate contractual and commercial terms with focus on FIDIC-based contracts.
• Take tenders through to finalization and award.
• Ensure estimates reflect actual project costs.

Skills

Tendering management

Cost estimation

Commercial negotiations

Team leadership

Arabic & English

MEP expertise

Education

Bachelors in Mech/Elect Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Kandy software

Job description

Job description

This role is with a Qureos client, a well-established MEP contracting company in the UAE, and Qureos is managing the hiring on their behalf.

About the Role

After more than 30 years of service, our client's current Tendering Manager is preparing to retire, and the company is looking for a seasoned MEP professional to take over leadership of the tendering department. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead a team of 5 engineers and 1 secretary, own the full tendering cycle from opportunity to award, and work closely with the outgoing manager during a structured handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MEP tendering and estimation team
• Review and prepare tenders, cost estimates, and commercial submissions
• Identify and pursue new tender opportunities in the market
• Lead client discussions and commercial negotiations in Arabic and English
• Review, interpret, and negotiate contractual and commercial terms, with a strong focus on FIDIC-based contracts
• Take tenders through to finalization and award
• Ensure estimates are accurate and closely reflect actual project costs

What Success Looks Like

In the first 3 to 6 months, you will take full ownership of the tendering department and ensure a smooth transition from the current manager. Ongoing, success will be measured by project awards won, the quality and accuracy of tender estimates, and how closely estimated costs track actual project costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, with significant experience in MEP tendering and contracts
• Strong background in MEP construction, particularly high-rise, residential, and commercial building projects
• In-depth, hands-on knowledge of FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, and Silver Books), including contract review, risk assessment, variations, and claims
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken), with the ability to lead client negotiations and prepare commercial documentation in both languages
• Proven experience in tendering, estimation, contract preparation, and client negotiations
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing a technical team
• Stable employment history with long-term tenures
• Strong MS Office and AutoCAD skills
• Ability to provide strong, verifiable client references
• Professional, confident presence with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• High standards of honesty and integrity

Preferred

• Experience with Kandy software
• Relevant professional certifications
• Background with leading MEP companies in the UAE

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based incentives
• Category A medical insurance
• Annual air tickets for the employee and up to two eligible family members
• Additional benefits discussed during the selection process

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, office-based. No regular travel required.

Interview Process

Three in-person stages: an interview with the General Manager, an interview with the Department Head, and a final interview with the General Manager.