Senior Estimation Engineer

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES in Abu Dhabi seeks a Chief Estimator / Senior Estimator to lead the estimation team for tender projects. You will prepare comprehensive cost estimates and coordinate with procurement, planning, and operations to ensure accurate bid submissions.

The role requires 10–15 years in estimation, including 5+ years in management, with strong knowledge of materials, methods, and pricing. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in estimation, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and market pricing.
• Proficient in estimation software (CCS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimation process for assigned tender projects.
• Prepare cost estimates aligned with BOQ and client specs, covering materials, equipment, and manpower.
• Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, and subcontractors during pre- and post-tender stages.
• Develop tender risk register and mitigation plans; present to management.
• Prepare top sheet and tender summary; review estimates with Estimation Manager.
• Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and consultants.
• Supervise the estimation team and drive digitalization initiatives.
• Review tender contracts with Contracts Department and identify major risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CCS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES | Full time

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 07/24/2026

The Chief Estimator / SeniorEstimator is responsible for leading the estimation process for assignedtender projects. This includes preparing accurate cost estimates, coordinatingwith internal departments, engaging subcontractors, and ensuring effectiveperformance of the estimation team. This role is critical to the success ofprojects, from bid preparation through to execution

Key Responsibilities

• Pricing:
  Prepare comprehensive cost estimates aligned with the Bill of Quantities(BOQ), project scope, client specifications, and company standards, covering materials, equipment, and manpower.
• VendorCoordination:
  Liaisewith the Procurement Department to engage approved vendors/suppliers and subcontractors for material and service requirements during both pre- andpost-tender stages.
• Indirect Costing:
  Calculate indirect costs and coordinate with other departments to gathernecessary input for complete cost estimation.
• TenderRisk Register & Mitigation:
  Develop a tender risk register outlining potential risks, their costimpact, and mitigation plans. Present findings for management discussionand approval.
• TopSheet & Tender Finalization:
  Prepare the top sheet and tender summary presentations. Review and analyzeestimated values in coordination with the Estimation Manager for finalsubmission.
• Client/ConsultantMeetings:
  Attend and contribute to pre- and post-tender meetings with clients and consultants to clarify scope, respond to queries, and align expectations.
• TeamSupervision & Guidance:
  Provide overall supervision of the estimation team’s performance and offer guidance and support where needed to ensure quality output.
• ExecutionBudget:
  Prepare execution budgets for awarded projects to facilitate seamless handover from estimation to operations.
• TeamDevelopment & Digitalization:
  Support team development initiatives, and lead efforts toward automationand digitalization within the estimation function.
• ValueEngineering:
  Lead value engineering efforts to propose cost-effective alternativeswithout compromising design integrity or project requirements.
• LessonsLearned:
  Analyze project outcomes to extract key learnings and implementimprovements in estimation practices.
• ContractReview:
  Collaborate with the Contracts Department to review tender contract termsand conditions. Highlight major risks, liabilities, and commercialconcerns that could impact the project cost or delivery.

Review and update detailed Tender Review Reports and Site Visit Reports prepared by the Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure accuracy,completeness, and alignment with the overall tender strategy.

Support the management team duringthe Expression of Interest (EOI) and pre-tender stages by assessing tender invitations, identifying key risk factors, and estimating the required resources (materials, equipment, manpower) to develop reliable cost estimates for bid decisions.

I nternalCoordination:
Participate in meetings with Technical, Planning, and Operations teams during the tender stage to optimize construction methodology and achieve costefficiency.

• SuccessRate Monitoring:
  Track and evaluate tender success rates to identify trends, performanceindicators, and areas for strategic improvement.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor'sdegree in Civil Engineering orrelated field
• 10–15years of relevant experience in estimation, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial capacity
• Strongknowledge of construction materials, methods, and market pricing
• Proficientin estimation software (CCS) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellentnegotiation, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines