Senior Civil Tender Lead: Strategic Estimation & Bids

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding is seeking a senior professional to lead and manage the complete estimation and tendering process for civil and infrastructure projects in Qatar. You will ensure accurate, competitive bids from inquiry to final submission, coordinating with Operations, Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and external partners.

The role requires 8-12 years of experience in construction estimation and tendering, with strong knowledge of BOQs, pricing, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8-12 years of experience in construction estimation and tendering, including large-scale civil and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of BOQs, quantity take-offs, pricing, cost control, and estimating methodologies.
• Experience with estimating software and tender management systems.
• Proven experience managing complex, high-value international tenders.
• Strong commercial, technical, and contractual understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of technical and commercial tender submissions.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract requirements.
• Prepare and validate quantity take-offs, cost estimates, pricing, and bid strategies.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Engage with clients, JV partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants during tendering.
• Identify commercial, contractual, and technical risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Represent the company in client meetings, clarification sessions, and tender negotiations.
• Present tender strategies, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure timely and compliant submission of all tender documents.

Skills

BOQs

Quantity take-offs

Pricing

Cost control

Estimating methodologies

Estimating software

Tender management systems

International tenders

Contractual understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Tender management systems

Job description

UCC Holding is seeking a senior professional to lead and manage the complete estimation and tendering process for civil and infrastructure projects in Qatar. You will ensure accurate, competitive bids from inquiry to final submission, coordinating with Operations, Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and external partners.

The role requires 8-12 years of experience in construction estimation and tendering, with strong knowledge of BOQs, pricing, and risk mitigation.