Senior Lead Estimator (Civil)

About the role

Lead and manage the complete estimation and tendering process for civil and infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate, competitive, and commercially viable bids from inquiry stage through final submission. The role involves coordinating across multiple functions to deliver high‑value international tenders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of technical and commercial tender submissions.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract requirements.
• Prepare and validate quantity take‑offs, cost estimates, pricing, and bid strategies.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Engage with clients, JV partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants during tendering.
• Identify commercial, contractual, and technical risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Represent the company in client meetings, clarification sessions, and tender negotiations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8‑12 years of experience in construction estimation and tendering, including large‑scale civil and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing complex, high‑value international tenders.
• Strong commercial, technical, and contractual understanding.

Required skills

• BOQs (Bill of Quantities) preparation and analysis.
• Quantity take‑offs and cost estimating.
• Estimating software proficiency.
• Tender management systems.
• Pricing and cost control methodologies.