Head of Tendering and Contracts – MEP

About the role

Our partner is seeking an experienced Head of Tendering and Contracts for MEP projects to lead the tendering department in Dubai. You will take over from a retiring manager, receive a structured hand‑over, and own the full process from opportunity identification to contract signature.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, guide and review a team of five Mechanical and Electrical Engineers preparing MEP tenders.
• Ensure tender estimates are accurate and align with actual project costs.
• Identify and pursue new high‑rise residential and commercial projects.
• Prepare, review and finalise FIDIC‑based contracts while managing contractual risk.
• Lead client negotiations through to award and sign‑off, and maintain long‑term relationships with clients, consultants and main contractors.
• Report tender pipeline, win rate and estimate accuracy to the General Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of MEP construction experience with a strong track record in tendering and contracts.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both spoken and written.
• Career stability – at least four years with the current or previous employer and strong client references.

Required skills

• MEP estimating and tender preparation.
• In‑depth knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Leadership of engineering or estimating teams.