Mechanical Estimation Engineer - UAE

Overview

Mechanical Estimation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender pricing for Mechanical services in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and client requirements.
• Review MEP specifications, tender documents, drawings, BOQs, and contract requirements to determine project scope and pricing strategy.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs and validate technical and commercial aspects of estimates.
• Analyze labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs to develop competitive and profitable tender submissions.
• Review take-offs and estimates for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns, rate build-ups, and pricing schedules for tender submissions.
• Raise technical and contractual queries with clients and consultants during the tendering stage.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and tender documentation in line with client and consultant requirements.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost records, and market pricing information.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, and Project teams to ensure accurate project costing.
• Support value engineering initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in MEP estimation and tendering.
• Strong experience in preparing estimates for commercial, residential, hospitality, industrial, infrastructure, or Data Centre projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Mechanical systems, MEP BOQs, quantity take-offs, and tender preparation.
• Strong understanding of local suppliers, subcontractors, and UAE construction market pricing.
• Experience reviewing contract documents, specifications, drawings, and scope requirements.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software/tools.
• Experience in Data Centre and Mission Critical projects will be considered a strong advantage.