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.