Tender Engineer (Electrical)

AL MAIDANA GENERAL CONTRACTING AND MAINTANANCE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 26,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

AL MAIDANA GENERAL CONTRACTING AND MAINTANANCE seeks a qualified Estimator to join our bidding team in Abu Dhabi. You will study enquiry packages, measure quantities from electrical layouts, develop cost build-ups, and prepare technical and commercial offers.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 2 years in estimation for electrical works, and strong Excel skills. AutoCAD knowledge is a plus and English communication must be clear.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in estimation for electrical works.

Responsibilities

• Study enquiry packages, drawings, specs and terms.
• Measure quantities from electrical layouts to price bills.
• Develop cost build-ups for materials, manpower, plant and site overheads.
• Collect quotations from vendors and subcontractors and prepare comparison sheets.
• Prepare technical and commercial offers with deviations and clarifications.
• Send queries to clients and consultants during bidding and follow up responses.
• Keep track of all bids and maintain a pricing library for future estimates.
• Assist operations team in pricing variations after project award.

Skills

Excel skills

AutoCAD

Bid estimation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Take-off software

AutoCAD

Job description

What you will do

• Study enquiry packages, including drawings, technical specifications, bills of quantities and commercial terms
• Measure quantities from electrical layouts and build up priced bills of quantities
• Develop cost build-ups for materials, manpower, plant and site overheads
• Collect quotations from vendors and subcontractors and prepare comparison sheets
• Put together the technical and commercial offer, including deviations, assumptions and clarifications
• Send queries to clients and consultants during the bidding period and follow up on responses
• Keep track of all bids and maintain a pricing library for future estimates
• Assist the operations team in pricing variations once a project is awarded

Salary:

AED 2,300–6,000 per month

What we are looking for

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least 2 years in estimation and bid preparation for electrical works
• Background in utility or power sector projects, ideally with TAQA, is an advantage
• Confident reading electrical drawings and preparing bills of quantities and cost estimates
• Strong Excel skills; take-off software or AutoCAD knowledge is a plus
• Organised and able to handle multiple bids against tight deadlines
• Clear communication in English