Key Responsibilities
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs and scope of work to understand project requirements.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for plumbing and firefighting works in MEP projects.
- Conduct quantity take-offs from plumbing and firefighting drawings and specifications.
- Prepare and review BOQs, material take-offs and detailed cost breakdowns.
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and evaluate them technically and commercially.
- Analyse material, labour, equipment, installation and subcontracting costs.
- Prepare technical and commercial tender submissions in accordance with project specifications and requirements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose alternative materials or solutions without compromising project specifications.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project and tendering teams to ensure accurate estimation.
- Prepare tender clarifications, technical queries and commercial comparison sheets.
- Maintain updated supplier databases, material prices and estimation records.
- Ensure compliance with applicable project specifications, relevant standards and authority requirements.
- Support the tendering team in preparing final bid submissions within the stipulated deadlines.
Skills
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Relevant technical knowledge of plumbing and firefighting systems.
- Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Plumbing and Firefighting estimation and tendering.
- Mandatory experience in MEP contracting companies.
- Strong knowledge of plumbing and firefighting materials, systems and installation methods.
- Hands-on experience in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation and cost estimation.
- Ability to interpret MEP drawings, technical specifications and tender documents.
- Experience in evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Strong analytical, commercial and cost-control skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight tender submission deadlines.
