Job Description:

Greetings from MM Management!!

I am Komal from MM Management. MM Management provides global recruitment services, supplying manpower across the globe.

About Company

 Company is a Dubai-headquartered global Oil & Gas and energy solutions company specializing in piping products, project supply management and distribution across international markets.

Estimation Engineer – Piping Fabrication

Department: Sales & Projects
Reporting To: VP Sales / Projects Head
Location: Dubai, UAE
Experience: 5–8 Years

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Estimation Engineer – Piping Fabrication to support the Sales & Projects team in preparing accurate and competitive technical and commercial quotations for piping fabrication projects.

The candidate will be responsible for reviewing fabrication enquiries, drawings and specifications, preparing material take-offs, calculating fabrication and project costs, evaluating supplier/subcontractor quotations, and developing complete technical and commercial bids.

This is not a general Quantity Surveying or Procurement position. Candidates must have practical experience in piping fabrication estimation and the ability to independently prepare complete fabrication quotations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiries, drawings, specifications, datasheets, BOQs and scope of work.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial quotations for piping fabrication projects.
• Perform MTOs from isometric drawings, GA drawings, P&IDs and other technical documents.
• Estimate costs for:
  • Pipes, fittings, flanges, valves and piping materials
  • Cutting, fit-up, fabrication and welding
  • Welding consumables and manpower
  • NDT, PMI, hydrotesting and inspection
  • Heat treatment, blasting, painting and coating
  • Pipe supports and structural items
  • Packing, transportation and delivery
  • Subcontracted services and third-party inspection
• Calculate fabrication man-hours, machine requirements, production capacity and estimated completion time.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Engineering, Quality and Production teams for costing inputs.
• Prepare complete technical and commercial offers, including assumptions, exclusions, clarifications and delivery schedules.
• Identify technical and commercial risks before quotation submission.
• Ensure all customer requirements are properly incorporated into the costing.
• Identify cost-saving alternatives without compromising specifications or quality.
• Support Sales during technical discussions and commercial negotiations.
• Attend customer meetings and site visits when required.
• Maintain records of enquiries, estimates, quotations and revisions in the ERP system.
• Follow up on submitted bids and revise quotations as required.
• Compare estimated costs with actual project costs and improve future estimating accuracy.
• Support successful order handover to Project Execution and Production teams.
• Maintain confidentiality of company pricing, margins and customer information.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in estimation and costing for piping fabrication projects.
• Strong knowledge of Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel and other piping materials.
• Practical understanding of piping fabrication, welding, NDT, inspection, testing, painting and coating.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Isometric drawings
  • P&IDs
  • GA drawings
  • Material specifications
  • Project specifications and technical documents
• Knowledge of relevant ASME, ASTM, API and applicable piping standards.
• Experience in MTO, BOQ preparation, fabrication man-hour calculation and detailed cost-sheet preparation.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of margins, risks and delivery commitments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, estimation software and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or other drawing software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, coordination, communication and negotiation skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, EPC or Industrial sector experience preferred.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from the following backgrounds are preferred:

• Piping fabrication workshops
• Pipe spool fabrication companies
• Oil & Gas EPC contractors
• Pressure piping/process equipment fabricators
• Modular fabrication/skid manufacturing companies
• Industrial construction and maintenance contractors

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and completeness of estimates
• Timely submission of quotations
• Competitiveness of pricing
• Quotation-to-order conversion
• Protection of required project margins
• Reduction of costing errors and unplanned expenses
• Effective coordination with Sales and Project Execution teams

Important Requirement

Candidates must have hands-on experience in piping fabrication estimation and costing. The ability to independently prepare complete technical and commercial bids from drawings, specifications and customer enquiries is essential.