Senior Estimation Engineer, ELV & Telecom
Ghobash Group · Abu Dhabi, UAE
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.
Overall responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate, complete and competitive estimates and technical proposals for ELV and telecom projects.
- Coordinate tender inputs and ensure compliance with client requirements, specifications and submission deadlines.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs and scope of work.
- Prepare quantity take-offs and detailed estimates for materials, labour, equipment, testing and commissioning.
- Estimate ELV systems, including CCTV, access control, structured cabling, public address/general alarm, intercom and security systems.
- Estimate telecom systems, including fibre-optic networks, LAN/WAN, telephone systems, radio communications and transmission systems.
- Issue RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate quotations, and prepare technical and commercial comparisons.
- Identify scope gaps, prepare tender clarifications, and document assumptions and exclusions.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement and project teams to validate technical solutions and costs.
- Develop pricing summaries, rate analyses and value-engineering proposals.
- Assess project risks, lead times, site conditions and installation requirements.
- Prepare technical and commercial submissions within tender deadlines.
- Support post-tender clarifications, negotiations and handover to the execution team.
- Maintain cost databases, supplier information and historical pricing records.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in ELV and telecom estimation. Experience with EPC, oil and gas, industrial or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of ELV and telecom specifications, installation methods and testing requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD and estimation or quantity take-off software.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret technical documents.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.