Lead Estimator - (BAHRAIN)

Bahrain
International Relocation Opportunity
Excellent Salary + Long-Term Career Progression

We are recruiting for a highly specialised Senior Estimation & Bidding Engineer role within a globally recognised advanced composites manufacturer delivering complex architectural and façade projects internationally.

This is NOT a standard estimator or quantity surveying position.

This opportunity would suit a highly analytical and technically minded individual who enjoys solving complex engineering and construction challenges, working with precision, and operating within technically demanding environments.

The successful candidate will work across large-scale architectural composite and façade projects involving manufacturing, installation, substructures, cladding systems, and engineered construction solutions.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing large and complex tender packages
• Extracting relevant project scope from drawings, BIM models, specifications, and technical documentation
• Performing detailed quantity take-offs
• Developing highly accurate technical-commercial estimates
• Identifying project risks, omissions, clashes, and technical issues
• Building detailed Excel-based costing structures
• Coordinating with engineering, sourcing, production, and installation teams
• Supporting profitable project delivery through accurate bid preparation

Projects may include:

• Architectural façades
• Composite cladding systems
• FRP structures
• Pultruded systems
• Structural support frames
• Building envelope systems
• Custom moulded architectural components

• Is exceptionally detail-oriented
• Has strong technical and analytical capability
• Enjoys complex problem-solving
• Can work methodically under pressure
• Has a strong engineering mindset
• Is naturally organised and systematic
• Wants long-term career development and stability

• Façade engineering
• Architectural cladding
• Building envelope systems
• Composite manufacturing
• Advanced manufacturing
• Technical construction environments
• Manufacturing estimation
• Structural systems

Experience in some of the following areas would be advantageous:

• FRP / composites
• BIM environments
• Revit / Rhino / AutoCAD
• STEP model interpretation
• Manufacturing engineering
• CNC fabrication
• Installation engineering
• Pultrusion
• Fire-rated assemblies
• Structural attachment systems
• Technical estimating
• Complex engineered products

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Industrial, Architectural Engineering or similar
• 3–5+ years relevant experience
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong commercial and technical reasoning ability
• Fluent English

Candidates with exposure to modern digital workflows, including:

• AI-assisted estimating
• Automation tools
• BIM extraction workflows
• Digital engineering systems
• Process optimisation

will be viewed very positively.

• Long-term career progression
• Opportunity to work on landmark international projects
• Relocation opportunity to Bahrain
• Highly technical and intellectually challenging environment
• Career development into future leadership roles
• Stable long-term opportunity within a global composites business

Due to the technical nature of the role, preference will be given to candidates from façade, composites, engineered construction systems, architectural manufacturing, or similarly complex technical industries.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.