MEP Tendering & Contracts Manager

Burj Line Builders; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Category A medical insurance

Annual air tickets for employee and up

Additional benefits discussed during a

Job summary

Burj Line Builders in the UAE seeks a seasoned Tendering Manager to lead a 5-member engineering team and own the full tendering cycle from opportunity to award. You will drive cost estimates, commercial submissions, and client negotiations in Arabic and English, with a strong focus on FIDIC contracts.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee high-rise, residential, and commercial projects, ensure accurate estimates, and manage a structured handover from the outgoing manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 15+ years in MEP tendering.
• Strong background in high-rise, residential and commercial projects.
• Fluency in Arabic and English for client negotiations and documentation.

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, including FIDIC.
• Take tenders through to finalization and award.
• Ensure estimates reflect actual project costs.

Skills

MEP tendering

Team leadership

Contract negotiations

FIDIC contracts

Arabic & English negotiation

Estimation & cost control

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

15+ years experience in MEP tendering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Kandy software

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.