Estimation Engineer – Marine Construction

About the role

The Estimation Engineer – Marine Construction will work on‑site in Dubai, preparing accurate cost estimates and bills of quantities for marine and civil infrastructure projects such as breakwaters, quay walls and jetties. The role supports the tendering process, vendor negotiations and value‑engineering initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Study project drawings, specifications and standards to perform quantity take‑offs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and BOQs for marine and civil construction works.
• Research market rates for materials, equipment and subcontractors and maintain cost databases.
• Collaborate with engineering, project and procurement teams to align estimates with design intent.
• Support bid analysis, vendor negotiations and the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in marine or heavy civil construction estimation, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Required skills

• Marine Engineering
• Project Estimation
• Civil Engineering
• BOQ preparation
• Estimation and quantity take‑off software
• MS Excel