Estimation Engineer – Marine & civil infrastructure 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.
- Pre Tender/Pre-contract experience required
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 required
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Your current salary, Expected salary & Notice period?
Experience:
- QS/Estimation Engineer: 4 years (Required)
- Pre-tender: 2 years (Required)
- Civil Infrastructure projects: 3 years (Required)
- Marine works/Marine infrastructure: 2 years (Required)
- working in UAE/GCC: 2 years (Required)