Strategic Estimation Engineer for Construction Bids

NAFFCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO is seeking an Estimation Engineer Construction Industry to prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for UAE projects. You will develop cost plans, takeoffs, and risk assessments to align with technical and contractual requirements.

The role supports business development and project teams, collaborating across commercial, design and project management to ensure competitive bids and compliant documentation. Strong numerical skills and UAE experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Minimum 37 years experience in construction estimating or quantity surveying within contractor or consultancy environments in UAE.
• Proficient in measurement and costing techniques with experience of bill of quantities preparation and elemental cost planning.
• Strong numerical analytical and attention to detail skills with the ability to deliver accurate work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear tender documentation and present findings to stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in crossfunctional teams and manage multiple bids concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and highquality estimates and tender documents for packages including civils, structural works, building services, fitout and specialist subcontract scopes.
• Carry out accurate quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications and BIM models and develop cost buildups using standard rates, supplier quotations and historical data.
• Develop cost plans, elemental cost breakdowns and bill of quantities to support pricing, value engineering and commercial decision making.
• Analyse subcontract and supplier quotations, negotiate prices where required and compare alternatives to optimise cost and programme outcomes.
• Identify, quantify and document commercial and project risks, contingencies and assumptions; prepare risk registers and sensitivity analyses for tender submissions.
• Collaborate with estimating, design, commercial and project teams to ensure scope clarity, design compliance and constructability; provide input to programmes and resourcing plans.
• Prepare and present tender reports, bid summaries and management information to support go/no-go decisions and contract negotiations.
• Maintain and develop estimating databases, rate libraries and historical cost records to improve estimate accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure all estimates and tender documents are produced in accordance with company estimating procedures, quality standards and audit requirements.
• Support postaward activities including variation valuation, cost forecasting and claims preparation as required.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Tendering experience

Cost estimation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

NAFFCO is seeking an Estimation Engineer Construction Industry to prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for UAE projects. You will develop cost plans, takeoffs, and risk assessments to align with technical and contractual requirements.

The role supports business development and project teams, collaborating across commercial, design and project management to ensure competitive bids and compliant documentation. Strong numerical skills and UAE experience are essential.