About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it takes to keep a construction project running like clockwork behind the scenes? That's where you'd come in. We're looking for a Technical Office Engineer to join a well-established contracting company right in the heart of Al Qasimia, Sharjah — someone who can bridge the gap between the drawing board and the site, and who understands the rhythm of UAE construction from the inside out. If you've spent the last several years mastering quantity take-offs, tender pricing, and the daily follow-up that keeps everything on track, this role was practically written with you in mind.
About the Company
We're a contracting firm that's built its reputation on doing things properly — no shortcuts, no cutting corners. Based in Al Qasimia, we've grown steadily by delivering projects that clients actually want to come back for, and that's down to a tight-knit team that treats every tender and every site like it matters. It's the kind of place where the technical office isn't a distant back room — it's the engine room, and people here genuinely respect what you bring to the table.
Friday mornings tend to be a little quieter, but the coffee's always on and the door's always open. We're not a sprawling corporate machine; we're a team that knows each other's names, pitches in when deadlines loom, and takes pride in getting the numbers right the first time.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own the day-to-day running of the technical office — from document control to coordinating drawings and submittals so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications, because a good take-off is the difference between a winning bid and a painful lesson.
- Estimate and price projects and tenders, working closely with the team to build numbers you can stand behind.
- Follow up relentlessly — on quotes, on approvals, on materials, on site queries. If it needs chasing, you're the one who makes sure it happens.
- Liaise with site teams, suppliers, and consultants to keep information flowing and resolve technical snags before they become expensive ones.
- Review tender documents and contracts to flag risks and opportunities early, rather than discovering them halfway through the job.
What You'll Bring
Must-Haves
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in a technical office role within the UAE contracting sector — you know the local market, the consultants, and the way things actually work here.
- Solid command of quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and tender pricing.
- The administrative discipline to keep documents, submittals, and follow-ups organized and on time.
- Comfort reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong communication skills in English — and the confidence to push for answers when you need them.
Nice-to-Haves
- Familiarity with estimating software and AutoCAD.
- Experience across a range of project types, from buildings to infrastructure.
- A valid UAE driving license.
Not sure you tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you — the right attitude and a sharp eye for detail often matter more than a perfect checklist.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- A stable, established company where your work is visible and valued — not lost in a corporate void.
- Real responsibility from day one; you won't be a small cog in a big machine.
- A supportive team culture where questions are welcome and experience is respected.
- Competitive salary, aligned with your experience and what you bring to the table.
- A location in Al Qasimia that keeps you close to the action, with easy access to the wider Sharjah and Dubai project landscape.
Honestly, if you're the kind of engineer who gets a quiet sense of satisfaction from a tender that's priced just right and a follow-up that lands on time, you'll fit in here. We're looking for someone who wants to grow with the company — not just fill a seat.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Walk me through your process for preparing a quantity take-off from a set of drawings — where do you start, and what checks do you run before the numbers go anywhere near a tender?
- Tell me about a tender you priced that you're particularly proud of. What made the difference between winning it and losing it?
- How do you typically structure your follow-ups on quotes, submittals, and approvals? Do you use any particular system or is it more instinct and a good spreadsheet?
- Describe a time you spotted a risk buried in tender documents or a contract before it became a problem on site. What did you flag, and who did you tell?
- A supplier keeps promising a quote "tomorrow" and tomorrow never comes, while your tender deadline is closing in. What do you actually do?
- How comfortable are you with estimating software and AutoCAD in your day-to-day work? Give me an example of how you've used them on a recent project.
- Site team says one thing, the consultant says another, and the drawing says a third. Tell me about a time you had to untangle that kind of disagreement.
- What draws you to a smaller, tight-knit contracting firm rather than a large corporate outfit? Be honest — what would you miss, and what would you gain?
- Tell me about a deadline that was looming and the whole team had to pitch in. What was your role, and how did it go?
- How do you keep document control and submittal logs organized when you're juggling several projects at once? Walk me through how you'd set that up from scratch.
- Can you talk me through your experience across different project types — buildings versus infrastructure, for example? Where's your real depth?
- When you're reviewing drawings and specifications, what are the first things your eye goes to? What mistakes do you see repeated most often?
- Why this role, and why now? What are you hoping the next few years look like