Estimation Engineer
- Location
- Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
- Country
- UAE
- Category
- Engineering & Construction
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Application
- External application
- Posted
- 5 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 25 Oct 2026
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About this role
We’re looking for an experienced Estimation Engineer – Infrastructure Projects to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for infrastructure, civil, and landscape construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project estimation, quantity take-offs, BOQs, rate analysis, tender pricing, cost estimation, and subcontractor/supplier quotations, with a solid technical understanding of infrastructure and civil construction works.
Responsibilities
* Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, scope of work, and contractual requirements.
* Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs, BOQs, and tender pricing.
* Prepare estimates for infrastructure works including roads, paving, drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, kerbs, earthworks, and related civil works.
* Conduct detailed rate analysis and unit rate calculations.
* Obtain, review, and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
* Calculate material, manpower, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
* Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, discrepancies, and commercial opportunities.
* Coordinate with Procurement, QS, Engineering, and Project teams to obtain accurate technical and cost information.
* Review and interpret civil, infrastructure, utility, and landscape drawings.
* Conduct site visits when required to assess project conditions and scope.
* Compare estimated costs with historical project data, budgets, and actual project costs.
* Support tender submissions, commercial clarifications, and negotiations.
* Maintain and update material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor rate databases.
* Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization.
* Prepare estimation reports and provide cost-related recommendations to management.
Requirements & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field.
* 4–6 years of relevant experience as an Estimation Engineer in infrastructure or civil construction.
* Strong experience in quantity take-offs, BOQs, rate analysis, cost estimation, and tender pricing.
* Good knowledge of infrastructure and civil construction works.
* Experience in roads, drainage, utilities, paving, earthworks, and related infrastructure works.
* Landscape construction experience is an advantage.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
* Good understanding of construction materials, methodologies, manpower, equipment, and productivity.
* Experience coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and pricing.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
* Knowledge of estimation/QS software is an advantage.
* Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
* UAE experience, particularly Abu Dhabi, is preferred.
* Strong communication and coordination skills.