Senior Estimation Engineer - ELV & Telecom

Job Description

Overall responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate, complete and competitive estimates and technical proposals for ELV and telecom projects.
• Coordinate tender inputs and ensure compliance with client requirements, specifications and submission deadlines.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs and scope of work.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and detailed estimates for materials, labour, equipment, testing and commissioning.
• Estimate ELV systems, including CCTV, access control, structured cabling, public address/general alarm, intercom and security systems.
• Estimate telecom systems, including fibre-optic networks, LAN/WAN, telephone systems, radio communications and transmission systems.
• Issue RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate quotations, and prepare technical and commercial comparisons.
• Identify scope gaps, prepare tender clarifications, and document assumptions and exclusions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and project teams to validate technical solutions and costs.
• Develop pricing summaries, rate analyses and value-engineering proposals.
• Assess project risks, lead times, site conditions and installation requirements.
• Prepare technical and commercial submissions within tender deadlines.
• Support post-tender clarifications, negotiations and handover to the execution team.
• Maintain cost databases, supplier information and historical pricing records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in ELV and telecom estimation. Experience with EPC, oil and gas, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of ELV and telecom specifications, installation methods and testing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD and estimation or quantity take-off software.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret technical documents.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.