Commercial Executive – Marine MEP

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.