Senior Estimation Engineer, Instrumentation

Role Overview

Senior Estimation Engineer, Instrumentation with Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of the Ghobash Group, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Company Overview

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a member of the Ghobash Group with nearly 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE. The company executes both onshore and offshore projects and counts Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as a main client, alongside Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors. The company provides full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works, with expertise in measuring and automating exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through localized services.

Role Purpose

The Senior Estimation Engineer, Instrumentation will lead the evaluation of project requirements, cost estimation, and preparation of competitive bids for instrumentation scope in oil and gas projects. The role requires expertise in instrumentation systems and will involve mentoring junior estimation engineers while supporting the proposals and estimation team.

Key Responsibilities

Tender Evaluation and Scope Definition

• Review tender documents and identify instrumentation scope of work and provide estimation basis.
• Evaluate tender ITT / ITB documents, drawings, specifications, and project schedules to understand instrumentation scope of work.
• Review tender documents related to instruments, DCS, ESD, RTU, SCADA, Telecom, and Fire & Gas (F&G) systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, drawings, and specifications.

Cost Estimation and Preparation

• Establish instrumentation estimation basis and benchmarks for the discipline within the organization and update as per changes in market norms.
• Preparation of cost sheets including direct cost, indirect cost, temporary facilities, and other related costs to tender.
• Prepare detailed bills of quantity and verify material take-offs during the tender stage.
• Prepare cost sheets for construction packages for the main contractor.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and summaries for instrumentation scope, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, overheads, contingencies, and profit margins.
• Conduct cost comparisons between suppliers and subcontractors and identify key cost-driving factors.

Supplier and Subcontractor Coordination

• Float enquiries to suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors as required.
• Prepare and float inquiries to suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors and review and validate estimates from sub-vendors.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on commercial aspects of the scope and products.

Technical Documentation and Design Review

• Prepare and review datasheets, control wiring diagrams, and hook-up drawings, cable schedule, instrument index, I/O list, loop drawings, termination diagrams, cause and effect charts, and P&IDs.
• Ability to review and analyze datasheets, single-line diagrams, specifications, and cable schedules.
• Attention to detail and ability to verify material take-off for accuracy.

Proposal Development and Support

• Contribute to technical proposals and present to Client / End User when required.
• Contribute to commercial proposals and provide detailed basis for the related scope of work.
• Contribute to the project execution plan and prepare technical proposal write-ups for the related scope of work.
• Proficiency in conducting cost comparisons and preparing technical and commercial proposals.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with other disciplines and contribute to overall estimation basis for the proposals.
• Collaborate with other intra-company and other estimators to ensure that estimates are accurate and complete.
• Identify potential issues or areas of risk and communicate with Proposals & Estimation Manager.

Project Execution Support

• Support the project team during execution.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and clients on instrumentation-related issues.

Team Leadership and Development

• Coach, mentor and empower others to make decisions within established parameters.
• Mentor and guide junior estimation engineers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in oil and gas sector.
• At least 3–5 years of experience as an Estimation Engineer or in estimation and tendering roles.
• Experience in ADNOC or similar Middle East projects preferred.
• Experience in EPC projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems and materials.
• Knowledge of international standards (IEC, ISA, API).
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and estimation tools.
• Familiarity with vendor databases and costing benchmarks.
• Strong analytical and commercial awareness.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience in preparing accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for electrical projects.
• Excellent skills in preparing cost sheets, including direct costs, indirect costs, temporary facilities, and other related costs.
• Sound knowledge of contract and commercial terms and conditions.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle both technical and commercial aspects.
• Familiarity with ISO documentation requirements and record keeping.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent personality with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Champion and role model for ethical behaviour and compliance with applicable laws and policies.