Estimation Engineer for Earthworks & Infrastructure

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, BOQs, and tender documents for construction projects.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and requirements to determine work scope.
• Complete quantity take-offs for excavation, cut and fill, backfilling, grading, roadworks, and infrastructure.
• Analyze supplier and subcontractor quotations and coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations.
• Visit sites when necessary, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support value engineering.
• Maintain estimate and tender records and provide estimation details for project handover after award.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of estimation experience, preferably in contracting, earthworks, infrastructure, or road construction.
• Knowledge of quantity surveying, cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and tendering procedures.
• Hands-on experience estimating excavation, cut and fill, grading, backfilling, and site-development works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and relevant estimation or tendering software.
• Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and communication skills; able to work independently, manage tasks, and meet tender deadlines.

Preferred qualifications

• UAE construction-industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with earthworks, infrastructure, roadworks, and site development is preferred.
• Knowledge of UAE construction standards, market prices, supplier rates, and local tendering practices is preferred.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Work location

• Work location is in person.