Estimation Engineer - Instrumentation

SBC General Trading & Contracting; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SBC General Trading & Contracting in Kuwait seeks an experienced Instrumentation Estimator to review tender documents and prepare competitive cost estimates for instrumentation construction and installation projects.

The role covers quantity take-offs, BOQs, MTOs, and detailed cost analyses, with coordination across engineering and procurement teams to meet deadlines and client requirements.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
• Minimum 4-year full-time engineering degree preferred.
• Certifications or training in Instrumentation Engineering, Estimation, or Quantity Surveying advantageous.
• Minimum 58 years of overall experience in Instrumentation Construction and Estimation activities.
• Relevant Oil & Gas, Refineries, Petrochemical, and Industrial Construction project experience.
• 2–3 years hands-on experience in Instrumentation Estimation and Costing.
• Experience in preparing BOQs, MTOs, manpower calculations, cost estimates and commercial proposals.
• Experience in handling EPC, EPCC, and construction project tenders.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze tender documents, project specifications, scope of work, drawings, BOQs, and technical requirements related to instrumentation works.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial proposals for instrumentation construction and installation projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs from instrumentation drawings: Hook-up, Loop Diagrams, P&ID, Location Layouts, Cable Routing, and related diagrams.
• Estimate manpower, equipment, tools, materials, and other resources for project execution.
• Prepare detailed BOQs and MTOs for instrumentation works.
• Prepare cost breakdowns for installation, calibration, tubing, fittings, cable laying and termination, and panel installations.
• Prepare enquiries and obtain quotations from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers; evaluate quotations technically and commercially.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management to clarify requirements; identify gaps and risks in tender documents.

Skills

Tender analysis

Cost estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Vendor evaluation

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Job description

Key duties & Responsibilities

• Review and analyze tender documents, project specifications, scope of work, drawings, BOQs, and technical requirements related to instrumentation works.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and commercial proposals for instrumentation construction and installation projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs from instrumentation drawings, including:
• Instrument Hook-up Drawings.
• Instrument Loop Diagrams.
• P&ID Drawings.
• Instrument Location Layouts.
• Cable Routing and Tray Layouts.
• Cable Block Diagrams.
• Estimate manpower requirements, equipment, tools, materials, and other resources required for project execution.
• Prepare detailed BOQs and material take-offs (MTOs) for instrumentation works.
• Prepare cost breakdowns for the following activities:
• Instrument installation and calibration.
• Instrument tubing and fittings installation.
• Instrument cable laying and termination.
• Junction box installation and termination.
• Cable tray and cable ladder installation.
• Control panel and instrument panel installation.
• Instrument testing and commissioning.
• Loop checking and pre-commissioning activities.
• Prepare enquiries and obtain quotations from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotations from both technical and commercial perspectives.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, exclusions, and potential risks in tender documents.
• Prepare estimation sheets, rate analysis, man-hour calculations, and cost comparison statements.
• Assist in preparing technical and commercial bid submissions within the specified deadlines.
• Maintain estimation records, historical cost databases, and project cost benchmarks.
• Ensure that estimates comply with project specifications, applicable international standards, and client requirements.
• Support the project and tendering teams during technical and commercial clarifications.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
• A minimum of a 4-year full-time engineering degree is preferred.
• Additional certifications or training in Instrumentation Engineering, Estimation, or Quantity Surveying will be an advantage.
• Minimum 58 years of overall experience in Instrumentation Construction and Estimation activities.
• Relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Refineries, Petrochemical, and Industrial Construction Projects.
• Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience in Instrumentation Estimation and Costing.
• Experience in preparing BOQs, MTOs, manpower calculations, cost estimates, and commercial proposals.
• Experience in handling EPC, EPCC, and construction project tenders.