Estimation Manager (Mega-Projects)

About the Role Guildhall is running a search for a main contractor delivering complex, high-value infrastructure and real estate projects across the GCC, building out its bid team to chase a heavy pipeline of mega-project tenders. As Estimation Manager, you will own BOQ coding, RFQ packages and technical-commercial sign-off on tenders before submission, reporting directly to the Executive Director and Projects Director. Growing its estimation function to compete for a wide range of large infrastructure and real estate projects. This is a rare seat with direct Board and tender-committee exposure on some of the region's largest live bids. The role • Own BOQ coding, quantity take-off and full tender preparation in CCS • Build bespoke RFQ packages: specifications, drawings, BOQ and contract terms • Coordinate with contracts teams to secure back-to-back, fixed-price terms • Lead technical and commercial tables of comparison with subcontractors • Chair subcontractor meetings on scope, programme, method and contract compliance • Present weekly tender reports to the Board and final reviews to the tender committee • Develop and execute bid-winning strategy across live tenders • Hold cost-per-sqm and unit-rate KPIs to protect winning margins • Own the full top sheet: direct and indirect costs, risk, overhead, escalation, finance, tax • What's on offer • A senior seat reporting directly to Executive Director and Projects Director level • Ownership of tenders across a broad range of major infrastructure and real estate sectors. • Direct exposure to Board and tender-committee decision-making • A mandate to build and lead the estimation function through a growing pipeline B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a US or UK accredited university Experience at an international prime contractor on projects of $200m+ or more GCC project experience across major infrastructure or high-rise developments Hands-on BOQ coding in CCS, quantity take-off and RFQ package preparation A track record leading tender teams and presenting to Board or tender committee level Long-tenured career history with recognised construction firms