Senior MEP Tendering & Contracts Leader

TradesApp; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional certifications (FIDIC, PM

Established client network in regional

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TradesApp is seeking a seasoned Tenders & Contracts Manager to lead its tendering department in the UAE. You will succeed the retiring manager, take ownership within 3–6 months, and drive opportunities from bid to contract signature on high-rise residential and commercial projects.

You will lead a team of engineers, ensure accurate MEP estimates, negotiate with clients, and manage FIDIC-based contracts while building strong relationships with consultants and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum 15 years in MEP construction with tendering & contracts.
• Strong exposure to high-rise residential and commercial building projects.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts, with strong working knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract.
• Experience leading client discussions and negotiations through to contract award.
• Experience leading a team of engineers or estimators.
• Career stability, ideally with at least 4 years at your current or a previous employer.
• Fluent Arabic and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and review the work of a team of 5 Mechanical and Electrical Engineers preparing tenders.
• Ensure MEP tenders are priced correctly, with estimates that hold up against actual project costs.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities (job hunting) across high-rise residential and commercial developments.
• Prepare, review and finalise contracts, including FIDIC-based contracts, and manage contractual risk.
• Lead client discussions and negotiations through to contract award and sign-off.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, consultants and main contractors.
• Take full ownership of the tendering department within the first 3–6 months, working alongside the outgoing manager during handover.
• Report on tender pipeline, win rate and estimate accuracy to the General Manager.

Skills

MEP Tendering

Team Leadership

Contract Negotiation

FIDIC Knowledge

High-rise Projects

Arabic & English

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

TradesApp is seeking a seasoned Tenders & Contracts Manager to lead its tendering department in the UAE. You will succeed the retiring manager, take ownership within 3–6 months, and drive opportunities from bid to contract signature on high-rise residential and commercial projects.

You will lead a team of engineers, ensure accurate MEP estimates, negotiate with clients, and manage FIDIC-based contracts while building strong relationships with consultants and contractors.