Estimation Engineer

Client of Hudson Manpower; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Hudson Manpower is seeking a Mechanical Estimation and Tendering specialist with 5–7 years of Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, EPC or Industrial experience. The role focuses on reviewing RFQs, ITTs, drawings and specifications to prepare cost estimates and commercial proposals.

The ideal candidate will have strong BOQ, quantity take-off and rate analysis skills, with proficiency in MS Excel. GCC experience is considered an advantage, and a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory).
• 5–7 years of Estimation & Tendering Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / EPC / Industrial experience.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ, Quantity Take-Off, Cost Estimation & Rate Analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; Saudi/GCC experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, ITTs, tender documents, SOW and related drawings/specifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quotations and commercial proposals.
• Perform quantity take-offs and estimate manpower, materials, equipment, tools and consumables.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotations; prepare resource and cost breakdowns.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Vendor evaluation

MS Excel

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Review RFQs
• ITTs
• tender documents
• SOW
• drawings
• specifications
• BOQs and client requirements
• Prepare detailed cost estimates
• quotations and commercial proposals
• Perform quantity take-offs
• Estimate manpower
• materials
• equipment
• tools
• consumables
• subcontractors and logistics
• Obtain and evaluate vendor subcontractor quotations
• Prepare resource and cost breakdowns
• Coordinate with Engineering
• Procurement
• Operations and Projects
• Identify inclusions
• exclusions
• clarifications and commercial risks
• Maintain estimation sheets and historical rate cost databases
• Prepare BOQ pricing
• rate analysis and bid comparison sheets

Additional Responsibilities

• Identify cost-impacting requirements from technical specifications
• Support value engineering and cost optimization
• Participate in pre-bid meetings
• site visits and clarification meetings
• Prepare commercial clarifications and respond to tender client pricing queriesMaintain confidentiality of pricing and commercial information
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and commercial strategies

Job requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)
• 5 7 years of experience in Estimation & Tendering Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / EPC / Industrial experience
• Strong knowledge of BOQ, Quantity Take-Off, Cost Estimation & Rate Analysis
• Proficiency in MS Excel Saudi/GCC experience will be an advantage