MEP Labour Subcontract Sourcing Specialist – China Railway 18th Bureau Group,Dubai
Department: Commercial & Contracts Department
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting To: Head of MEP Subcontract
Experience: 5–8+ Years
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced MEP Labour Subcontract Sourcing Specialist to manage the sourcing, pre-qualification, tendering, commercial evaluation, and negotiation of specialized MEP labour subcontract packages. The candidate should have strong experience in sourcing MEP trade subcontractors within the UAE/GCC construction industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and identify qualified subcontractors for specialized MEP labour packages, including electrical, plumbing, piping, HVAC, and mechanical installation works.
- Manage subcontractor onboarding, pre-qualification documentation, and capability assessments.
- Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and Invitations to Tender (ITTs).
- Coordinate technical clarification meetings, bidder queries, and tender documentation.
- Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations, price comparisons, and unit rate analysis.
- Negotiate unit rates, productivity standards, payment terms, retention, and scope of work with subcontractors.
- Prepare sourcing plans, procurement tracking registers, and progress reports.
- Review subcontract agreements to ensure consistency with tender submissions and negotiated commercial terms.
- Coordinate with MEP site engineers, Technical, HSE, Quality, Contracts, and Finance teams.
- Prepare commercial recommendations, comparative statements, Letters of Award (LOA), Letters of Intent (LOI), and subcontract documentation.
- Coordinate subcontract awards and ensure smooth handover to site execution teams.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and document control systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5–8+ years of experience in subcontract sourcing, procurement, or commercial administration within the UAE/GCC construction industry.
- Specialized experience in procuring MEP labour subcontract packages.
Technical Skills & Requirements
- Strong knowledge of MEP labour subcontracting, including electrical wiring, cable containment, plumbing, chilled water piping, HVAC ducting, and mechanical equipment installation.
- Understanding of MEP unit rates, trade productivity rates, BOQ formats, and scope boundaries.
- Knowledge of UAE Labour Law, MEP technical specifications, and site safety requirements.
- Strong commercial bid evaluation and contract analysis skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, and Aconex.
- Excellent negotiation, coordination, and documentation skills.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-11-12 |
| Job Location: | United Arab Emirates – Dubai |
| Company Industry: | Construction & Building |
Preferred Candidate
| Nationality: | India; Sri Lanka; Philippines |
