Bid Estimator

ENGIE Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bid Estimator to join their dynamic team in the Middle East. This role involves planning and executing cost build-ups for technical services projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards while developing competitive pricing models. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and project management skills, with a focus on client satisfaction and continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a collaborative work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in estimating Energy Efficiency services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review client RFPs and develop detailed cost estimates for services.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Estimating Energy Efficiency service scopes

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Proficiency in MS Office

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Business Courses and/or MBA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Bid Estimator

Department: Business Development

Reporting To: Commercial Manager

Site: CB -

Job Purpose:

ENGIE Solutions is a leading facilities management and energy management organisation operating in the Middle East. We are seeking a Bid Estimator to plan, manage, and execute the operational and cost build-ups for technical/facilities services projects. This role entails accountability for managing estimating projects, developing accurate and detailed pricing models aligned to contract scope, company standards, industry standards, and market rate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review Clients RFPs in detail and understand their requirements.
• Development of clear and detailed cost estimates for facilities services/technical services.
• Adherence to ENGIE Solutions and industry guidelines.
• Detailed reading and understanding of client scopes.
• Ensure that all scope requirements are met, and risks associated with contract/scope are clearly evaluated.
• Coordination of and attendance to site visits & tender briefings and subsequent post-tender meetings as well as handover documentation.
• Assessing subcontractor requirements and generating competitive subcontractor pricing and bespoke service solutions aligned to the project.
• Manage subcontractor site visits and quotations gathering.
• Coordination and active interaction with sales and operational teams to ensure the development of a win-win solution.
• Work closely with HR, Procurement, and QHSE teams to ensure compliance and accuracy of data in pricing.
• Ability to continuously develop and innovate estimating models.
• Keeping up with industry standards.

Skills Required:

• Prior experience of estimating Energy Efficiency service scopes with a focus on continuous improvement is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in Energy Efficiency services.
• Strong commercial acumen including the ability to read and understand contract scopes.
• Strong team player with a proven ability to assemble bid teams, build rapport with peers, and lead project teams to deliver win-win solutions.
• Strong communicator, focused on the detail.
• A positive, dynamic, flexible, and driven work ethos.
• A keen commitment to client satisfaction.
• Project management - Time management and planning skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Needs to have advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Market knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (must).
• Business Courses and/or MBA (preferred).

Other Requirements:

• Driving license (preferred).
• Possess suitable health, motion, vision, and hearing capability to cover site walk-arounds, climbing safety ladders, and any other associated work requirements related to office & site environments as traveling.

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.