Estimator - Marine Expereince Madatory

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai

Listing for: A leading ShipBuilding Company

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-05

Job specializations:

Engineering
Estimator, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quantity Surveyor

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 240000 AED Yearly AED 180000.00 240000.00 YEAR

Position Purpose

To prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for ship repair and maintenance projects by reviewing technical requirements, calculating material and manpower costs, and supporting the preparation of commercial quotations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Review client enquiries, technical specifications, drawings and vessel repair requirements.

Prepare cost estimates for ship repair activities, including steel, piping, mechanical, electrical and other relevant trades.

Calculate material quantities, manpower hours, equipment requirements and subcontractor costs.

Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ), material take-offs and detailed cost breakdowns.

Participate in vessel inspections and site visits to assess repair scopes and estimation requirements.

Coordinate with Production, Procurement and Commercial teams to obtain pricing and technical inputs.

Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations for cost estimation.

Assist in preparing technical and commercial quotations for client submission.

Maintain estimation records, cost databases and historical pricing information.

Support the review of additional work scopes, variations and revised cost estimates.

Coordinate with project teams to clarify estimation details during project execution.

Ensure estimates are prepared accurately and submitted within required timelines.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related discipline.
3-5 years of relevant experience
, preferably in ship repair, shipbuilding or marine industries.
Working knowledge of ship repair activities, including steel, piping, mechanical and electrical works.
Experience in preparing cost estimates, BOQs, material take-offs and manpower calculations.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Good proficiency in MS Excel and basic estimation tools.
Good numerical, analytical and coordination skills.
Ability to work independently on routine estimates and coordinate with senior team members for complex projects.