Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Pre-Contract / Tender Estimator Specialist

Location:

UAE

Industry:

Contracting / Construction (High-Rise Projects)

Experience Required:

Minimum 5 Years (UAE - Mandatory)

Job Summary

We are seeking a

Senior Pre-Contract / Tender Estimator Specialist

with proven experience in

high-rise construction projects within the UAE

. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in pre-contract activities, tender preparation, cost estimation, and bid submissions for large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare detailed

cost estimates, BOQs, and quantity take-offs

for high-rise construction projects. Manage the

end-to-end tendering process

, including bid preparation, submission, and clarifications. Analyze drawings, specifications, scopes, and commercial terms to ensure accurate pricing. Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations. Prepare

pre-tender and post-tender clarifications

, value engineering proposals, and cost breakdowns. Identify cost risks, assumptions, and exclusions in tender submissions. Support management with cost analysis, benchmarking, and bid strategy inputs. Ensure compliance with client, consultant, and authority requirements in all tender submissions.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of UAE experience

as a

Tender Estimator / Pre-Contract Estimator

in a

contracting company

.

Mandatory experience in high-rise construction projects

(residential, commercial, or mixed-use towers). Strong knowledge of pre-contracting, tendering, and cost estimation practices in the UAE market. Proficient in

MS Excel

and estimation software. Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contractual documents. Strong coordination, analytical, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

Engineering or Quantity Surveying

(preferred).
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Experience:

Pre Contract Estimator: 8 years (Preferred) High Rise: 8 years (Preferred) Contracting Company in Civil: 8 years (Preferred)
Location:

* Dubai (Preferred)