Estimation Team Leader - MEP

To lead and manage Innovo MEP's estimating team, overseeing the preparation of all tender submissions and cost estimates to ensure competitive, accurate, and timely bids across all MEP disciplines.

• Team Leadership
  • Lead and manage estimation engineers across all MEP disciplines.
  • Allocate estimating resources across concurrent tenders; manage workload prioritisation.
• Tender Strategy
  • Contribute to bid strategy; determine pricing approach and risk provisions for each tender.
  • Review and approve all cost estimates and BOQs before tender submission.
• Market Intelligence
  • Maintain current knowledge of UAE MEP market pricing, labour rates, and supply chain trends.
  • Brief the Commercial Director on pricing movements that could affect bid competitiveness.
• Process Improvement
  • Develop and maintain estimating templates, rate databases, and take-off tools.
  • Implement best practices and improve estimation accuracy over time.
• Stakeholder Coordination
  • Liaise with Engineering and Procurement to validate technical scope and pricing assumptions before submission.
  • Coordinate with Project Directors on win/loss reviews to refine future bid strategy.
• Innovation & Value Creation
  • Introduce modern tools, technologies and processes that improve efficiency and transparency.
  • Encourage innovative thinking to enhance outcomes and reduce costs without compromising quality.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10–12 years of MEP estimating experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of UAE MEP market pricing and supply chain
• Excellent analytical, management, and communication skills