Electrical Estimation Engineer

Zohorecruit; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisco Jobs is recruiting an Electrical Estimation Engineer for a client in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on detailed electrical estimates, tender submissions, and cost control across projects in KSA.

Ideal candidates will have 8-12+ years in electrical estimation, strong BOQ analysis, and familiarity with Saudi tender practices and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Electrical estimation for electrical projects and tenders.
• Ability to interpret drawings, BOQs and tender docs.
• Develop material, labour and installation cost estimates.
• Experience with tender documentation and commercial costing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, quantity take-offs, and cost calculations for projects and tenders.
• Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents to identify electrical scope and requirements.
• Develop accurate material, equipment, labour, and installation cost estimates.
• Analyze tender requirements and prepare competitive commercial submissions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project teams to validate quantities and pricing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotations for electrical works.
• Identify scope variations, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial risks during tender preparation.
• Maintain estimation records and support post-tender clarifications and negotiations.

Skills

Electrical Estimation

BOQ & Quantity Take-Off

Costing & Pricing

Electrical Project Knowledge

Education

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate qualification or professional certification

Job description

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

We are Sisco Jobs, a recruitment consultancy based in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. We are hiring on behalf of our client for the position of Electrical Estimation Engineer in Saudi. Our client is seeking an experienced electrical estimation professional with strong tendering expertise and substantial KSA exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates, quantity take-offs, and cost calculations for projects and tenders.
• Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents to identify electrical scope and requirements.
• Develop accurate material, equipment, labour, and installation cost estimates.
• Analyze tender requirements and prepare competitive commercial submissions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project teams to validate quantities and pricing.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotations for electrical works.
• Identify scope variations, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial risks during tender preparation.
• Maintain estimation records and support post-tender clarifications and negotiations.

Required Skills

• Electrical Estimation - Strong experience preparing estimates for electrical works.
• BOQ & Quantity Take-Off - Ability to interpret project documents and quantify electrical requirements.
• Costing & Pricing - Experience developing material, labour, and installation cost estimates.
• Electrical Project Knowledge - Practical understanding of electrical construction and project requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with major electrical/infrastructure projects in KSA.
• Familiarity with Saudi project specifications and tendering practices.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors.

Work Experience Requirements

8-12+ years of electrical estimation and tendering experience is required, including at least 3 years of relevant experience in KSA. Candidates should have substantial exposure to electrical project estimation, tender documentation, BOQ analysis, and commercial costing.

Education

• Minimum: Typical - Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
• Preferred: Relevant postgraduate qualification or professional certification