Senior MEP Tendering & Contracts Leader | High-Rise Projects

TALENTMATE; Sharjah; On-site; AED 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENTMATE is seeking a seasoned Tenders & Contracts Manager in the United Arab Emirates to lead the tendering department. You will own the full path from job hunting to contract signature, driving opportunities and ensuring pricing accuracy for high-rise residential and commercial projects.

You will manage a team of engineers, draft and negotiate contracts (FIDIC), and report progress to the General Manager. Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and review a team of 5 Mechanical and Electrical Engineers preparing tenders.
• Ensure MEP tenders are priced correctly with accurate estimates.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities across high-rise developments.
• Prepare, review and finalize contracts, including FIDIC-based contracts.
• 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 ownership of the tendering department during handover with the outgoing manager.
• Report on tender pipeline, win rate and estimate accuracy to GM.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Client discussions

Contract drafting

Tendering management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

FIDIC contracts knowledge

Job description

TALENTMATE is seeking a seasoned Tenders & Contracts Manager in the United Arab Emirates to lead the tendering department. You will own the full path from job hunting to contract signature, driving opportunities and ensuring pricing accuracy for high-rise residential and commercial projects.

You will manage a team of engineers, draft and negotiate contracts (FIDIC), and report progress to the General Manager. Fluency in Arabic and English is required.