Job Description

WE'RE HIRING:

ICF International is seeking a detail-oriented

MEP Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Marine Projects to support tendering, cost estimation and commercial activities for marine interior fit-out and vessel refurbishment projects.

The successful candidate will review MEP drawings and specifications, prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates, obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, and support commercial activities from tender submission through project handover.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Review tender documents, MEP specifications, drawings, schematics, equipment schedules and other technical information.
Identify the mechanical, electrical and plumbing scope of work, including missing information, technical conflicts, scope gaps and commercial risks.
Prepare accurate quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities and detailed cost estimates for materials, equipment, labour, installation, testing and commissioning.
Review MEP requirements for cabins, toilets, public areas, galleys, offices, crew accommodation and other vessel spaces.
Coordinate MEP requirements with ceilings, partitions, furniture, interior finishes and equipment.
Prepare and issue requests for quotation to suppliers and subcontractors.
Evaluate quotations based on technical compliance, price, lead time, delivery requirements and commercial terms.
Prepare commercial comparison tables and recommend suitable suppliers or subcontractors.
Develop tender pricing summaries, assumptions, exclusions, qualifications and supporting documents.
Support tender clarifications, proposal revisions and commercial negotiations.
Work with Procurement, Design, Project and Operations teams to ensure a complete commercial and technical handover following project award.
Monitor MEP costs against approved project budgets.
Prepare estimates and quotations for variations and additional works.
Maintain supplier pricing, cost records and historical project data.
Compare estimated costs against actual project costs to improve future estimating accuracy.
Protect the confidentiality of company pricing and commercial information.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

Preferred Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
. At least 2 years of relevant experience in MEP estimation, quantity surveying, tendering or commercial support.
Good understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, materials, equipment and installation methods.
Ability to interpret MEP drawings, schematics, specifications and equipment schedules.
Proficiency in quantity take-off, cost estimation, quotation analysis and tender preparation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Strong numerical, analytical, communication and coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple tenders and work accurately within submission deadlines.

Preferred:

Experience in marine, offshore, shipbuilding, ship repair or marine interior fit-out projects.
Familiarity with PlanSwift, AutoCAD, ERP systems or other estimating software.
Experience obtaining and commercially evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Understanding of marine project requirements, vessel spaces and coordination between MEP services and interior works.