Tendering and Costing Engieer

ACCEL HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS is seeking a senior professional to lead tendering, estimation, costing and commercial proposal functions for renewable energy projects in the UAE. The role focuses on developing competitive bids, overseeing cost estimation, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors, and ensuring submissions meet technical and contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will drive business growth, project profitability and risk management across solar PV, BESS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 8–12 years of experience in tendering, estimation, costing or commercial management, preferably with managerial responsibility.
• Experience leading tender submissions for solar PV, renewable energy, electrical EPC or power projects.
• Knowledge of GCC renewable energy market and commercial risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tendering process from opportunity assessment to post-tender negotiations.
• Review RFQs/RFPs, technical specs, drawings and contractual conditions.
• Establish tender strategies, submission plans and deadlines.
• Oversee preparation of technical and commercial proposals and compliance matrices.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, developers, EPC contractors and authorities.
• Monitor tender opportunities and market developments in the GCC.
• Lead costing, estimation and pricing including BOMs and cost breakdowns.
• Validate costs for modules, inverters, mounting, electrical equipment, battery systems and civil works.
• Determine selling prices, gross margins and commercial returns.
• Identify cost optimisations without compromising quality.
• Lead commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support contract reviews, variations and handover to project teams.
• Provide coaching to estimators and tender engineers.

Skills

Tender strategy leadership

Cost estimation

Commercial negotiations

Team leadership

Bid management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead the company's tendering, estimation, costing and commercial proposal functions for renewable energy projects. The role is responsible for developing competitive and profitable bids, overseeing cost estimation, managing tender strategy, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors, and ensuring all submissions meet technical, commercial and contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in business growth, project profitability and commercial risk management across solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and other renewable energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tender Strategy and Management

• Lead the complete tendering process, from opportunity assessment and bid/no-bid decisions through submission and post-tender negotiations.
• Review RFQs, RFPs, BOQs, technical specifications, drawings, scope of work and contractual conditions.
• Establish tender strategies, submission plans, responsibilities and deadlines.
• Oversee preparation of technical and commercial proposals, compliance matrices, qualifications, exclusions and clarifications.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, developers, EPC contractors and relevant authorities.
• Monitor tender opportunities, prequalification requirements and market developments in the GCC.

2. Costing, Estimation and Pricing

• Lead preparation and review of detailed project estimates, BOQs and cost breakdowns.
• Validate costs for solar PV modules, inverters, mounting structures, electrical equipment, cabling, battery systems, civil works, installation, commissioning and project management.
• Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and negotiate competitive commercial terms.
• Establish standard costing models, pricing databases and historical cost benchmarks.
• Evaluate labour, logistics, transportation, equipment, overheads, contingencies and project-specific risks.
• Determine selling prices, gross margins and commercial returns in accordance with approved company targets.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and cost optimisation measures without compromising technical compliance or quality.

3. Commercial and Contractual Management

• Review contract terms, payment milestones, performance guarantees, warranties, liquidated damages and commercial risks.
• Lead commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assess tender assumptions, exclusions, scope gaps and potential cost exposures.
• Support contract reviews, variation pricing and commercial handover to the project execution team.
• Present tender pricing, risk assessments and recommendations for management approval.

4. Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Lead, supervise and develop the tendering and estimation team, where applicable.
• Allocate resources and monitor the quality, accuracy and timely completion of tender submissions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, finance, project management and business development teams.
• Establish standard operating procedures, review processes and approval controls.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to estimators and tender engineers.

5. Local Market and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure tender submissions comply with applicable project requirements, local regulations and relevant technical standards.
• Maintain familiarity with DEWA requirements and applicable solar PV interconnection procedures.
• Monitor local supplier pricing, market trends, equipment availability and subcontractor capabilities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained for client prequalification, vendor registration and tender compliance.

6. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Report tender pipeline, submission status, bid values, win rates and commercial performance to senior management.
• Monitor estimated versus actual project costs and recommend corrective measures.
• Maintain records of tender outcomes, pricing decisions and supplier benchmarks.
• Track gross margin performance and identify opportunities to improve bid competitiveness.
• Support annual budgeting, commercial planning and business growth strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 8–12 years of relevant experience in tendering, estimation, costing or commercial management, preferably including managerial responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience leading tender submissions for solar PV, renewable energy, electrical EPC or power projects.
• Strong knowledge of project costing, supplier negotiations, commercial pricing and contractual risk assessment.
• Experience in the GCC renewable energy market is highly desirable.
• Experience with BESS, utility-scale solar or complex EPC contracts is an advantage.