Chief Estimator – Civil & Structural

About the role

The Chief Estimator (Civil & Structural) leads the civil and structural estimating function for EPC/EPCC tenders across the Middle East and North Africa, ensuring accurate, competitive and consistent cost estimates for oil & gas, refinery, petrochemical and gas‑processing projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, allocate and review the work of the civil & structural estimating team across multiple simultaneous tenders.
• Review and sign off quantities, unit rates, productivity norms, subcontract prices and the basis‑of‑estimate before submission.
• Set estimating strategy with Construction and Planning, including self‑perform vs subcontract, prefabrication, modularisation and construction methodology.
• Oversee estimates for site preparation, earthworks, piling, foundations, reinforced concrete, structural steel, buildings, underground works, roads, marine and jetty structures.
• Own the civil & structural cost database, productivity norms and benchmarks; validate estimates against benchmarks and awarded‑project data.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (mandatory).
• 10–15 years of estimating experience in EPC Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical projects, with at least 5 years in the GCC.
• Proven track record of leading and signing off civil & structural pricing of major NOC tenders (e.g., ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, KOC).

Required skills

• Civil and structural cost estimating.
• Knowledge of EPC/EPCC tender processes in oil & gas sector.
• Familiarity with productivity norms, unit rates and subcontract pricing.