Electrical Estimation Engineer

Electrical Estimation Engineer Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: MEP / Electro-Mechanical Contracting Experience: 3 to 5 years Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Electrical Estimation Engineer to join our MEP contracting team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing tender documents, drawings, specifications and equipment schedules, carrying out electrical quantity take-offs, obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations, and preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical works in building construction projects. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Electrical Estimation and Tendering within an MEP contracting environment, with practical knowledge of TAQA requirements, specifications, standards and submission procedures. Key Responsibilities • Review tender specifications, drawings, equipment schedules, BOQs and other tender documents to understand the electrical scope. • Prepare and review electrical scope of work, inclusions, exclusions and responsibility matrices. • Conduct detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and tender documents and prepare measured quantities for electrical works. • Obtain, evaluate and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for electrical materials, equipment and specialist systems. • Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, equipment, labour, testing and commissioning, engineering, third-party inspections and other applicable costs. • Prepare and finalize Electrical BOQs and tender pricing in accordance with company procedures. • Review tender documents to identify discrepancies, missing information, design gaps and technical clarifications. • Prepare and coordinate technical clarification requests related to electrical scope and specifications. • Maintain and update electrical cost databases, including material prices, labour rates and man-hour requirements. • Apply TAQA requirements, specifications, standards and submission procedures when reviewing tender documents and preparing estimates. • Review electrical scope, quantities, quotations and pricing with the Estimation Manager/Engineer to ensure accuracy and competitiveness. • Consider applicable indirect costs, risks and margins in tender pricing as directed by management. • Maintain accurate records of tender documents, quotations, quantity take-offs, assumptions and pricing information. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Electrical Estimation and Tendering, preferably within an MEP or Electro-Mechanical contracting company. • Practical knowledge of TAQA requirements, standards, specifications and submission procedures is mandatory. • Good understanding of electrical systems, materials and installation practices used in building projects. • Strong experience in BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation and tender pricing. • Experience dealing with suppliers and subcontractors and evaluating commercial quotations. • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documents. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. • Knowledge of AutoCAD and estimation/quantity take-off software such as PlanSwift is an advantage. • Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills. • Good command of written and spoken English. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Electrical Estimation and Tendering, preferably within an MEP or Electro-Mechanical contracting company. Practical knowledge of TAQA requirements, standards, specifications and submission procedures is mandatory. Good understanding of electrical systems, materials and installation practices used in building projects. Strong experience in BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation and tender pricing. Experience dealing with suppliers and subcontractors and evaluating commercial quotations. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documents. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Knowledge of AutoCAD and estimation/quantity take-off software such as PlanSwift is an advantage. Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills. Good command of written and spoken English.

Review tender specifications, drawings, equipment schedules, BOQs and other tender documents to understand the electrical scope. Prepare and review electrical scope of work, inclusions, exclusions and responsibility matrices. Conduct detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and tender documents and prepare measured quantities for electrical works. Obtain, evaluate and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for electrical materials, equipment and specialist systems. Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, equipment, labour, testing and commissioning, engineering, third-party inspections and other applicable costs. Prepare and finalize Electrical BOQs and tender pricing in accordance with company procedures. Review tender documents to identify discrepancies, missing information, design gaps and technical clarifications. Prepare and coordinate technical clarification requests related to electrical scope and specifications. Maintain and update electrical cost databases, including material prices, labour rates and man-hour requirements. Apply TAQA requirements, specifications, standards and submission procedures when reviewing tender documents and preparing estimates. Review electrical scope, quantities, quotations and pricing with the Estimation Manager/Engineer to ensure accuracy and competitiveness. Consider applicable indirect costs, risks and margins in tender pricing as directed by management. Maintain accurate records of tender documents, quotations, quantity take-offs, assumptions and pricing information.