Job Description

Oversee the pre-tender and pre-contract stages of electrical projects, ensuring precise cost estimation, competitive tendering, thorough risk evaluation, and full technical compliance. This position plays a key role in winning successful bids and driving the company's growth, demanding strong QS and estimation expertise, commercial insight, and a solid understanding of electrical engineering works.

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for electrical works, covering materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor components.

• Develop cost plans, pricing strategies, and value engineering solutions to support the preparation of competitive bids.

• Benchmark project costs and maintain updated cost databases to support future tender preparations.

• Oversee the entire tendering process, from preparation and submission to post-submission follow-up.

• Review tender documents to ensure full understanding and compliance with all client requirements.

• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to source and secure competitive quotations.

• Evaluate technical specifications, drawings, and client requirements to ensure full compliance.

• Identify and assess potential risks, exclusions, and clarifications throughout the bid preparation process.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design and technical inputs are aligned with commercial objectives.

• Engage with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the pre-tender stage.

• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, procurement, and project delivery) to gather accurate and timely inputs.

• Assist directors and senior management in preparing and participating in bid presentations and negotiations.

• Compile bid summaries, detailed cost breakdowns, and pre-tender analysis reports.

• Keep comprehensive records of all tender submissions, clarifications, and related communications.

• Deliver regular reports on tender pipelines and bid success performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, or Pre-Contract Manager within electrical contracting or M&E projects.

• In-depth understanding of tendering procedures, cost estimation methods, and electrical system design and operations.

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in estimation software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, complemented by strong attention to detail.

• Capable of handling multiple tender projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Skills Required