Senior MEP Estimation Lead for Major Projects

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced MEP Estimation Manager to lead the complete estimation and tendering for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and ELV systems on large-scale UAE projects.

You will manage the estimation team, review drawings and BOQs, coordinate with design, procurement and project teams, and deliver competitive bids within deadlines while ensuring UAE standards compliance.

Extensive GCC market knowledge and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MEP engineering or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MEP estimation team and tendering process.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs and scope of works.
• Prepare and review detailed estimates for HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, electrical, ELV and other MEP systems.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and verify BOQ quantities against drawings.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare material, labour, equipment and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Analyse project specifications and identify exclusions, inclusions, discrepancies and commercial risks.
• Prepare competitive and accurate tender submissions within deadlines.
• Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Planning, Commercial and Project teams.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare rate analysis, cost comparisons and value-engineering proposals.
• Review market rates and maintain an updated database of MEP material and labour costs.
• Participate in tender clarification meetings and negotiations with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender summaries and present final estimates to senior management for approval.
• Support contract negotiations and assist the project team during post-tender clarification.
• Ensure all estimates comply with project specifications, UAE standards and applicable authority requirements.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Tender & cost management

Negotiation

Coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Primavera/P6

Cost estimation software

BIM/Revit

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced MEP Estimation Manager to lead the complete estimation and tendering for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and ELV systems on large-scale UAE projects.

You will manage the estimation team, review drawings and BOQs, coordinate with design, procurement and project teams, and deliver competitive bids within deadlines while ensuring UAE standards compliance.

Extensive GCC market knowledge and leadership experience are required.