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

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