Senior Estimation Engineer, ELV & Telecom

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a Ghobash Group member in Abu Dhabi, seeks an experienced ELV and telecom estimator. You will prepare estimates and technical proposals for ELV and telecom systems, review tender documents, and coordinate with engineering and procurement to ensure competitive, compliant submissions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics/Telecoms with 8+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications or related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, with 5+ years in ELV/telecom estimation for EPC/oil & gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of ELV/telecom specs, installation methods and testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and technical proposals for ELV and telecom projects.
• Coordinate tender inputs and ensure compliance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Review tender documents, drawings, BOQs, and scope of work.
• Prepare quantities, estimates for materials, labour, equipment, testing, and commissioning.
• Estimate ELV systems (CCTV, access control, cabling, PA/GA, intercom, security).
• Estimate telecom systems (fiber, LAN/WAN, telephony, radio, transmission).
• Issue RFQs, evaluate quotes, and prepare comparisons.
• Identify scope gaps and document assumptions and exclusions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and project teams on solutions and costs.
• Develop pricing summaries and value-engineering proposals.
• Assess risks, lead times, site conditions, and installation requirements.
• Prepare technical and commercial tender submissions and support clarifications.

Skills

ELV/telecom estimation

Tendering/quantity take-off

Excel

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunications

Tools

Estimation software

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Services

Company Description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

Overall responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate, complete and competitive estimates and technical proposals for ELV and telecom projects.
• Coordinate tender inputs and ensure compliance with client requirements, specifications and submission deadlines.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs and scope of work.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and detailed estimates for materials, labour, equipment, testing and commissioning.
• Estimate ELV systems, including CCTV, access control, structured cabling, public address/general alarm, intercom and security systems.
• Estimate telecom systems, including fibre-optic networks, LAN/WAN, telephone systems, radio communications and transmission systems.
• Issue RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate quotations, and prepare technical and commercial comparisons.
• Identify scope gaps, prepare tender clarifications, and document assumptions and exclusions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and project teams to validate technical solutions and costs.
• Develop pricing summaries, rate analyses and value-engineering proposals.
• Assess project risks, lead times, site conditions and installation requirements.
• Prepare technical and commercial submissions within tender deadlines.
• Support post-tender clarifications, negotiations and handover to the execution team.
• Maintain cost databases, supplier information and historical pricing records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in ELV and telecom estimation. Experience with EPC, oil and gas, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of ELV and telecom specifications, installation methods and testing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD and estimation or quantity take-off software.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret technical documents.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.