MEP Estimator

Job Title:

MEP Estimation Engineer – Quantity Surveyor – Mechanical – Electrical – Pre-Contract

Location:

Dubai, UAE

We are seeking experienced Mechanical and Electrical Estimation Engineers / Quantity Surveyors to join our pre‑contract team in Dubai. The role involves tender review, quantity take‑offs, pricing, vendor coordination, commercial analysis and bid preparation for large scale MEP projects.

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQ, scope of work, contract conditions and payment terms.
• Prepare quantity take‑offs, cost estimates and bid submissions for both mechanical and electrical packages.
• Raise RFIs, technical clarifications and review discrepancies in tender documents.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for mechanical and electrical works.
• Evaluate technical and commercial offers and prepare cost comparison statements.
• Support value engineering alternates and pricing recommendations to improve competitiveness.
• Prepare basis of estimate, pricing summaries and commercial submission documents.
• Assist in tender negotiations and final bid strategy with the commercial and procurement teams.
• Maintain historical cost data and use previous project benchmarks for market‑based pricing.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate tender submission.

5 to 6 years of experience and at least 2 in UAE in MEP estimation and quantity surveying.

• Strong pre‑contract tendering background for mechanical and electrical projects.
• Experience in pricing, commercial evaluation and vendor negotiation.
• Knowledge of Dubai UAE construction market and design‑and‑build contracts.

• Proficiency in at least one of CostX, CCS Candy, Plan Swift, AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of estimation methods, quantity take‑off, BOQ analysis and cost control.
• Ability to prepare accurate take‑offs, comparisons and proposal documents.

B Tech / Degree in Electrical or Mechanical.

Additional MEP‑related certifications will be an advantage.

• Experience with villas, towers, townhouses, kitchens, service stations, logistics buildings, and mixed‑use projects.

Familiarity with major UAE projects and contractors is preferred.