Senior Tendering & Estimation Engineer (MEP)

confidential; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Kuwait seeks a seasoned Tendering & Estimation Leader for MEP projects. You will head tendering, prepare detailed cost estimates, and guide the estimation team through complex submissions.

Lead complex, multi-discipline tenders, review bids, and ensure timely, accurate, and competitive proposals that align with company standards and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in MEP contracting and tendering/estimation.
• Proven ability to lead estimation teams and manage multiple tender submissions.
• Strong skills in cost estimation, value engineering, and bid preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities related to MEP projects, including tendering, estimation, planning, and project execution support.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of competitive technical and commercial proposals.
• Lead and coordinate the estimation team to ensure timely preparation and submission of accurate and competitive tenders.
• Allocate tender assignments, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of tender submissions.
• Review and provide guidance on estimates prepared by the estimation team to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract conditions to identify project scope, risks, and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare and review detailed project cost estimates covering materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Develop pricing strategies and provide commercial recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Provide technical and managerial leadership to project engineers, supervisors, and site teams.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Commercial, and Project teams to ensure accurate and competitive submissions.
• Review supplier and subcontractor quotations, negotiate where required, and ensure cost competitiveness.
• Monitor quantities, productivity rates, and costing methodologies to maintain estimate accuracy.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and propose cost-effective technical alternatives.
• Prepare project cost analyses, tender comparison reports, budgets, and management presentations.
• Support contract negotiations, project mobilization, and smooth handover to execution teams after project award.
• Conduct post-tender and post-project reviews to improve estimating accuracy and operational performance.
• Maintain and update cost databases, market rates, supplier records, and historical project information.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support business growth.
• Provide technical guidance, leadership, and mentoring to engineering teams while ensuring compliance with company standards and project requirements.

Skills

Tendering

Estimation

Leadership

Contract Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities related to MEP projects, including tendering, estimation, planning, and project execution support.


• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of competitive technical and commercial proposals.


• Lead and coordinate the estimation team to ensure timely preparation and submission of accurate and competitive tenders.


• Allocate tender assignments, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of tender submissions.


• Review and provide guidance on estimates prepared by the estimation team to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards.


• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract conditions to identify project scope, risks, and commercial opportunities.


• Prepare and review detailed project cost estimates covering materials, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.


• Develop pricing strategies and provide commercial recommendations to support management decision-making.


• Provide technical and managerial leadership to project engineers, supervisors, and site teams.


• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful project completion.


• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Commercial, and Project teams to ensure accurate and competitive submissions.


• Review supplier and subcontractor quotations, negotiate where required, and ensure cost competitiveness.


• Monitor quantities, productivity rates, and costing methodologies to maintain estimate accuracy.


• Identify value engineering opportunities and propose cost-effective technical alternatives.


• Prepare project cost analyses, tender comparison reports, budgets, and management presentations.


• Support contract negotiations, project mobilization, and smooth handover to execution teams after project award.


• Conduct post-tender and post-project reviews to improve estimating accuracy and operational performance.


• Maintain and update cost databases, market rates, supplier records, and historical project information.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support business growth.


• Provide technical guidance, leadership, and mentoring to engineering teams while ensuring compliance with company standards and project requirements.


• Work closely with senior management on business development initiatives, project strategy, risk assessment, commercial planning, and resource management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.


• Minimum 15 years of experience in MEP Contracting, with extensive expertise in Tendering & Estimation.


• Proven experience in leading estimation teams and managing multiple tender submissions.


• Strong background in preparing and managing tenders for major MEP projects in Kuwait.


• Extensive experience in estimating and pricing HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Electrical, and ELV Systems.


• Strong knowledge of quantity take-offs, cost estimation, value engineering, and technical & commercial bid preparation.


• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, main contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the tendering process.


• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.


• Transferable Visa (Article 18).