Tendering Engineer JOB

دائرة الثقافة والسياحة – أبوظبي; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Government Entity in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Tendering Engineer to provide support in implementing and improving tendering processes for capital projects. This role involves developing tendering procedures, preparing procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and has up to 2 years of experience in a related role. Proficiency in Arabic and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree holders: 0 to 2 years of experience in a tendering or procurement-related role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and refining tendering procedures.
• Support the preparation and execution of procurement activities.
• Coordinate with project managers to define tender submission requirements.
• Participate in bid opening processes.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining a vendor database.
• Contribute to action plans addressing audit findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Arabic Literacy

English Literacy

Confident personality

Technology aptitude

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Tendering Engineer

Department: Tendering & Projects Control

Job Purpose:

Provide support in the implementation and continuous improvement of tendering processes for DCT’s capital projects (CAPEX). This includes assisting in prequalification, shortlisting, evaluation of tenders, and awarding of contracts for consultants and contractors, ensuring full compliance with DCT’s procurement policies, procedures, and Abu Dhabi Procurement Manual issued by DGE.

Key Accountabilities:

Tendering Operations:

• Assist in developing and refining tendering procedures for appointing consultants and contractors on DCT capital projects, covering all stages such as scope verification, bidder list preparation, EOIs, public announcements, PQs, ITT packages, evaluations, negotiations, and awards.


• Support the preparation and execution of procurement activities for designated packages, ensuring high-quality RFPs with clear scope and instructions.


• Coordinate with project managers to define the tender submission requirements, and procurement strategies.


• Participate in bid opening processes, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.


• Assist in implementing and maintaining a vendor database to track performance and support informed selection in future tenders.


• Contribute to action plans addressing internal/external audit findings related to Capex tendering.

Policies, Processes and Procedures:

• Adhere to all relevant section policies, processes, and procedures to ensure that work is executed in a controlled, consistent, and compliant manner. This includes full alignment with DCT’s internal procurement policies and the Abu Dhabi Procurement Manual issued by the (DGE).

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to Tendering section in order to facilitate flow of information and ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi Procurement Manual.

Day-to-Day Operations

• Report regularly to the Tendering Manager on operational activities, challenges, and resolutions.


• Report on a regular basis to Tendering Manager on the operational activities Tendering section, its challenges, hurdles and methods of resolution or mitigation, etc. as required to keep the Line Manager informed and updated on the Tendering section’s activities.

EHS (Environment, Health and Safety)

• Comply with EHS guidelines and procedures, report incidents and hazards, and contribute to environmental sustainability and workplace safety.

Change Management

• Support Support a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement by participating in new initiatives and demonstrating high-performance behaviors.

Communication and Working Relationships:

Internal:

• Project Management and Engineering Department


• Culture Sector


• Supply Management Department


• Strategy

External:

• Contractors


• Consultants


• Vendors


• DGE


• ADPIC

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree holders: 0 to 2 years of experience in a tendering or procurement-related role

Competencies:

• Analytical thinking (Advanced Level)


• Attention to detail and quality focus (Advanced Level)


• Communication and interpersonal relations (Advanced Level)


• Arabic & English Literacy (Advanced Level)


• Confident and outgoing personality (Advanced Level)


• Aptitude of technology (Intermediate Level)


• Management understanding (Intermediate Level)


• Critical thinking (Intermediate Level)


• Results orientated (Intermediate Level)


• Problem solving (Intermediate Level)