Senior MEP Tender & Contracts Leader

Urban Ridge Supplies; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Ridge Supplies in Dubai seeks a seasoned Tenders & Contracts Manager to lead the tendering department, succeeding a retiring mentor. You will own the end-to-end process from opportunity hunt to contract signature, coordinating a team of engineers and aligning bids with project costs.

The role demands strong leadership, FIDIC knowledge, and the ability to negotiate with clients and main contractors. Fluent Arabic and English are required, with a track record of delivering high-value tenders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 15 years of MEP construction experience with tendering & contracts.
• Experience with high-rise residential and commercial projects.
• Strong ability to draft and negotiate FIDIC-based contracts.
• Proven track record leading client discussions through to contract award.
• Experience leading engineers or estimators teams.
• Stable career history, typically 4+ years at roles.
• Excellent client references and integrity.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, written & spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 Mechanical and Electrical Engineers preparing tenders.
• Ensure tenders are priced correctly against project costs.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities in high-rise developments.
• Draft, review and finalize FIDIC-based contracts and manage risks.
• Lead client discussions and negotiations through to contract award.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, consultants and main contractors.
• Take ownership of the tendering department within 3–6 months with handover.
• Report tender pipeline, win rate and estimate accuracy to the General Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Client negotiations

Tendering

Contracts drafting

Budgeting / cost estimating

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Urban Ridge Supplies in Dubai seeks a seasoned Tenders & Contracts Manager to lead the tendering department, succeeding a retiring mentor. You will own the end-to-end process from opportunity hunt to contract signature, coordinating a team of engineers and aligning bids with project costs.

The role demands strong leadership, FIDIC knowledge, and the ability to negotiate with clients and main contractors. Fluent Arabic and English are required, with a track record of delivering high-value tenders