Tender Engineer – Civil / Marine Construction

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Tender Engineer to join our team in the UAE. The successful candidate will support the preparation of technical and commercial tender submissions for civil and marine construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

The Tender Engineer will be responsible for supporting the complete tendering and proposal preparation process, including:

• Reviewing Tender, RFQ, ITT, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and other contractual/technical documents.
• Identifying the project scope, requirements, risks, exclusions, and technical/commercial considerations.
• Preparing quantity take-offs and quantity surveys from tender drawings and documents.
• Preparing and/or reviewing Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
• Preparing and issuing RFQs to subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Obtaining, reviewing, and technically/commercially evaluating quotations from subcontractors and vendors.
• Preparing construction methodology and method statements for tender submissions.
• Preparing preliminary work programs and tender schedules using Primavera P6.
• Preparing cost estimates, including materials, equipment, manpower, subcontractors, and other project-related costs.
• Assisting in the preparation of tender clarifications, qualifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Coordinating with engineering, procurement, operations, subcontractors, and suppliers as required during the tender stage.
• Preparing and compiling complete technical and commercial proposal packages for final submission. Ensuring that tender submissions comply with Client requirements and are completed within the specified deadlines.
• Reporting The Tender Engineer shall report to the Tender Manager / Project Manager and work closely with the engineering, procurement, commercial, and project teams.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Technical Office, Tendering, Estimation, or similar role.
• Previous experience in marine construction works is highly preferred.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and Primavera P6.
• Good understanding of construction methods, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and tender documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, meet tender deadlines, and coordinate with multiple internal and external parties.