Tendering Engineer

• Review tender documents to ensure compliance with technical and commercial requirements
• Coordinate with design, procurement, and project teams to finalize bids
• Prepare technical submissions, clarifications, and client queries
• Prepare pre-tender clarifications on scope of works and list out missing documents, specifications if any
• Finalize pre-tender clarifications in coordination with engineering team and submit to client in coordination with the commercial team
• Follow up engineering team to prepare base design drawings such as overall SLD and substation layout
• Ensure compliance to clients technical specifications for bid preparation
• Prepare general bid documents such as project execution strategy, manpower histogram, etc
• Regular follow up with procurement team for getting proposals from the vendors / suppliers / sub-contractors
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for projects based on drawings, specifications, and RFQs
• Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and competitive pricing strategies
• Maintain updated supplier and sub-contractor databases for pricing in coordination with procurement team
• Ensure all tender documentation is submitted on time and in correct format in coordination with commercial team
• Post bid clarifications and other activities such as revisiting the cost and optimize etc. until the result of the bid is announced by the client
• Perform any other related tasks assigned as per the directives of the Tendering Manager, Senior Group Engineering Manager and the HOD (Engineering)

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• A minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience as a Tendering Engineer, preferably, in the UAE substation (PT&D) construction industry in the GCC/UAE
• Experience in tendering works for 400kV substation projects (TAQA, DEWA, EtihadWE) or mixed-use development projects is an advantage
• Familiar with local authority regulations and project approval processes
• Ability to interpret SLD, Substation Layouts, Equipment Outline, GA and schematic drawings and project specifications
• Ability to prepare Project Schedule in MS Project or Primavera in coordination with engineering team
• Proficient with MS Excel, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and basic CAD drawing review
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and technical skills with the ability to present complex, technical information to a wide audience

Experience in tendering works for 400kV substation projects (TAQA, DEWA, EtihadWE) or mixed-use development projects is an advantage