Estimation Engineer – Marine & Civil Projects

Estimation Engineer – Marine & Civil Projects

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Description

We are looking to hire an Estimation Engineer with Marine Construction experience to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for marine, port, coastal, and civil infrastructure projects across the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in marine works, port infrastructure, marine logistics, and civil construction estimation, with solid knowledge of UAE market rates, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Tender Review & Technical Analysis

• Review tender documents, drawings, BOQs, specifications, and addenda
• Analyze marine, port, civil, and logistics scope
• Assess site constraints such as tides, water depths, access limitations, and marine traffic

Quantity Take-Off & Cost Estimation

Marine & Coastal Works

• Beach nourishment, sand sourcing, transport, and profiling
• Coastal protection works (revetments, breakwaters, groynes)
• Marine excavation, dredging, seabed profiling, backfilling, rock placement
• Temporary marine works (cofferdams, pontoons, floating plant mobilization)
• Deployment of oceanographic instruments and marine survey equipment

Port & Docking Facilities

• Ports, marinas, and docking terminals
• Fixed jetties, quay walls, berthing structures
• Floating pontoons, walkways, access bridges
• Fender systems, bollards, ladders, mooring components
• Piling works and associated MEP services

Marine Transportation & Logistics

• Barge and tug mobilization, chartering, and operations
• Marine transport of materials, equipment, and machinery
• Fuel consumption, crew, permits, port fees, and marine routing

Civil Infrastructure Works

• Earthworks, utilities, concrete structures, roadworks
• Site preparation, demolition, and temporary works

Supplier & Subcontractor Coordination

• Obtain and evaluate quotations from marine, logistics, and civil suppliers
• Compare technical compliance and commercial terms
• Maintain and update cost databases

Proposal & Tender Submission

• Prepare complete technical and commercial proposals
• Develop execution methodology, schedules, logistics plans
• Identify risks, exclusions, and clarifications
• Support tender negotiations and clarifications

Site Visits & Coordination

• Conduct site inspections and assessments
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, procurement, and operations teams
• Prepare detailed project handover after award

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience in marine and/or civil construction estimation
• UAE or GCC experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of marine works, dredging, piling, quay walls, and coastal structures
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and estimating software
• Good understanding of UAE suppliers and subcontractors
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Salary & Benefits

• AED 6,000 – 8,000 per month (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What's your current salary, Expected salary & Notice period?

Experience:

• Estimation: 3 years (Required)
• Civil Infrastructure: 3 years (Required)
• Marine Construction: 2 years (Required)
• working in UAE/GCC: 3 years (Required)
• dredging, jetties, pontoons, or coastal works: 2 years (Required)
• Marine Logistics: 2 years (Required)
• AutoCAD : 3 years (Required)