Head of Design & Estimation – IT Infrastructure Solutions (UAE)

Overview

Estimation, Costing & Bidding

• Manage, coordinate, and monitor the estimation team to generate
• accurate and timely cost estimates
• for IT Infrastructure systems.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, specifications, and drawings in detail to
• prepare precise cost estimations and proposals
• , ensuring errors are eliminated on the first submission.
• Direct and coordinate project estimation activities to ensure
• accurate pricing, scope definition, and commercial compliance
• .
• Review and approve all project proposals, budgets, and cost estimates for
• ELV and IT projects
• .
• Identify missing or unclear information that may impact timely completion;

Alert Sales Account Managers

• , seek clarification from clients, consultants, and contractors, and request extensions when required to ensure accurate and competitive submissions.
• Obtain
• competitive market quotations
• for products and services, applying accurate internal and external manpower rates, overheads, and cost elements to meet budgeted margins.
• Ensure bid competitiveness through the use of
• current market rates
• and effective vendor negotiations.

Design & Technical Leadership

• Develop and implement
• IT Infrastructure design strategies
• aligned with client requirements, project specifications, and industry standards.
• Ensure all
• design documents and technical drawings
• are accurate, comprehensive, and fully compliant with approved specifications.
• Provide technical expertise across:
• CCTV systems
• Access control systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Structured cabling
• Audio‑visual (AV) systems
• Network and communication infrastructure
• Other ELV and IT systems as required
• Serve as the
• technical point of contact
• for escalations related to design or estimation issues.

Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with
• Sales, Procurement, and Project Management teams
• to align on technical requirements, budgets, timelines, and execution constraints.
• Engage with
• clients, consultants, and contractors
• to gather project requirements, clarify scopes, resolve technical queries, and address design or budget concerns.
• Support Sales and Business Development teams with
• technical presentations, customer meetings, and proposal development
• .

Execution Handover & Support

• Ensure a
• structured handover
• of all awarded projects to the Execution Team, including complete documentation, data, and clarifications to enable smooth project delivery.
• Provide
• ongoing technical support
• to Sales and Execution teams throughout the project lifecycle as required.

Reporting, Documentation & Governance

• Maintain
• accurate and well‑organized records
• of all estimations in approved formats (soft and hard copies), clearly identifying revisions for easy reference and retrieval.
• Prepare
• quarterly management reports
• covering current jobs, estimation status, and forecasted opportunities.
• Implement and maintain estimation workflows that support
• auditability and traceability
• .

People Development & Capability Building

• Conduct
• training sessions
• for team members on new systems, tools, and emerging technologies.
• Monitor team performance and ensure continuous improvement in estimation accuracy and technical capability.

Technology, Innovation & Market Awareness

• Stay updated on
• emerging trends, technologies, products, and solutions
• within the IT and ELV sectors.
• Evaluate and integrate
• new technologies
• into design and estimation practices to maintain a competitive edge.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with
• suppliers, OEMs, and technology partners
• to access innovative and cost‑effective solutions.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the

Direct Manager

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in

Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications

• , or a closely related discipline.
• A
• Master’s degree
• in a relevant technical or management field is considered an advantage.
• Relevant
• industry certifications
• in IT infrastructure, ELV systems, project management, or security technologies are highly desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of
• 15 years of hands‑on experience
• in
• IT Infrastructure systems design, project estimation, and end‑to‑end project management
• , with exposure to complex, large‑scale, and mission‑critical environments.

Knowledge & Technical Expertise

• IT Infrastructure and Enterprise IT Solutions

• Extra‑Low Voltage (ELV) Systems

• CCTV and Digital Video Management Systems (VMS)
• Access Control, Door Monitoring, and Security Systems
• Public Address (PA), Background Music (BGM), and Voice Evacuation Systems
• IP Television (IPTV) and SMATV Systems
• Parking Management, Gate Barrier, and Traffic Control Systems
• Audio‑Visual (AV) and Unified Collaboration Systems
• Audio and Video Intercom Systems

• Enterprise Networking (LAN, WAN, WLAN)

• Server and Storage Technologies
• Cybersecurity and IT Security Solutions
• Network Security and Infrastructure Protection
• If you thrive on
• technical leadership
• ,
• strategic thinking
• , and
• mentoring high‑performing teams
• , and you are passionate about staying ahead of emerging technologies in
• smart systems, cybersecurity, and integrated network environments
• , this is your opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact at the highest levels.
• Apply today and play a key role in shaping the intelligent, secure, and connected environments of tomorrow.