Bidding Engineer

House of Consulting Office; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Al Khobar seeks an experienced Bidding Engineer. The ideal candidate will lead the bid lifecycle, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 8-10+ years in consultancy, with strong communication skills in English. Proficiency in MS Office and experience with tools like InDesign or Power BI will be advantageous. This role is crucial for maintaining the quality of bid submissions.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in engineering consultancy with significant involvement in major bids.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi authority procedures, regulatory submissions, and design workflows.
• Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete bid lifecycle—from RFP receipt to final submission.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to obtain technical inputs and plan resources.
• Develop bid strategies including compliance matrices and risk assessments.
• Review technical proposals tailored to each project.
• Serve as the main contact for technical and commercial clarifications.
• Oversee quality control for all proposal documents.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent English communication skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Confident in interacting with senior stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

InDesign

Power BI

Job description

House of Consulting Office for Consulting Engineers Co. (HCO) is a multi disciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Saudi Arabia. HCO employs a diverse range of architectural, engineering, planning, and consultancy professionals, allowing them to offer a "one-stop solution" for their clients' project needs throughout the entire lifecycle. HCO works on a wide range of project types, including residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, and healthcare.

We are seeking an experienced Bidding Engineer to join our team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and extensive experience managing complex bid submissions within consultancy or design environments, with solid knowledge of Saudi regulatory processes and multidisciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete bid lifecycle—from RFP receipt to final submission—ensuring strategic, compliant, and high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to obtain technical inputs, clarify scope, and plan resources.
• Develop bid strategies, including programmers, compliance matrices, deliverable schedules, and risk assessments.
• Review and enhance technical proposals, methodologies, and scope descriptions tailored to each project.
• Serve as the main point of contact with clients, consultants, and external partners for technical and commercial clarifications.
• Oversee quality control for all proposal documents, pricing sheets, and submission packages.
• Represent the company in pre-bid meetings, negotiations, and tender clarifications.
• Improve bid templates, knowledge databases, and internal processes to increase efficiency and win rates.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure adherence to best practices.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Interior Design, etc.).
• 8–10+ years of experience in engineering consultancy with significant involvement in major bids.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi authority procedures, regulatory submissions, and design workflows.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident in interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with InDesign, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus.