Estimator

SIS Pitches; Saudi-Arabien; Vor Ort; SAR 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SIS Pitches, a leading international provider of sports surfaces, seeks an experienced Estimator in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on preparing cost estimates for sports facility projects, reviewing tender docs, and producing detailed pricing for labour, materials, and subcontract works.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical, piping, manufacturing or technical systems background with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commercial mindset.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years' estimating experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, mechanical systems, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with tendering and cost estimation processes.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Aufgaben

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for sports pitch construction, surfacing, irrigation, drainage, fencing, lighting, and related works.
• Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, and schedules to identify project requirements.
• Produce accurate quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns.
• Develop pricing models for labour, materials, equipment, logistics and subcontract works.
• Ensure all project risks, allowances and contingencies are accurately assessed.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Analyse piping layouts, drainage, irrigation, and specialist sports infrastructure designs.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and evaluate for compliance and competitiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support procurement during supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Prepare comprehensive tender submissions and pricing documentation.
• Ensure tenders are submitted accurately and on time.
• Support bid review meetings and management approval processes.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost records.
• Monitor market pricing and industry trends.
• Provide commercial analysis and recommendations to management.
• Support project handovers with detailed estimate information to delivery teams.

Kenntnisse

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Quantity Surveying degree

Mechanical engineering degree

Construction management degree

Accounting degree

Finance degree

Commercial management degree

Related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

SIS Pitches is a leading international provider of sports surfaces, delivering world-class football, rugby, hockey, cricket, and multi-sport facilities worldwide. Our services cover the complete project lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, construction, surfacing, installation, and long-term maintenance of natural, hybrid, and synthetic turf pitches.

As part of our continued growth in Saudi Arabia, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Estimator to support the preparation of competitive and accurate cost estimates for sports facility and infrastructure projects.

Position Summary

The Estimator will be responsible for reviewing tender documents, drawings, specifications, and commercial requirements to prepare accurate project cost estimates and tender submissions.

This role is ideally suited to a candidate with a mechanical, piping, manufacturing, or technical systems background rather than a traditional heavy civil engineering background. The successful candidate must be highly analytical, number-focused, and capable of interpreting technical information to ensure all project costs are accurately captured.

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, a strong commercial mindset, and a reputation for accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for sports pitch construction, surfacing, irrigation, drainage, fencing, lighting, and associated infrastructure works.
• Review tender documents, specifications, drawings, and schedules to identify project requirements.
• Produce accurate quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns.
• Develop pricing models for labour, materials, equipment, logistics, and subcontract works.
• Ensure all project risks, allowances, and contingencies are accurately assessed.

Technical Review

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Analyse piping layouts, drainage systems, irrigation systems, and specialist sports infrastructure designs.
• Identify omissions, inconsistencies, and commercial risks within tender documentation.
• Liaise with design, procurement, and project teams to clarify technical requirements.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and commercial competitiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support procurement teams during supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Prepare comprehensive tender submissions and pricing documentation.
• Ensure tenders are submitted accurately and within required deadlines.
• Support bid review meetings and management approval processes.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

Reporting & Analysis

• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost records.
• Monitor market pricing and industry trends.
• Provide commercial analysis and recommendations to management.
• Support project handovers by providing detailed estimate information to delivery teams.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' estimating experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, mechanical systems, or specialist infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with tendering and cost estimation processes.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Ability to understand and assess technical specifications.
• Experience preparing cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost-control mindset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tender deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with piping, irrigation systems, drainage systems, mechanical installations, or specialist construction works.
• Background in accounting, finance, or cost analysis.
• Experience within sports infrastructure, construction, engineering, or manufacturing sectors.
• Previous experience working in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of project estimates and tender submissions.
• Tender success and win rates.
• Variance between estimated and actual project costs.
• Timely completion of tender submissions.
• Identification and management of commercial risks.
• Quality and accuracy of quantity take-offs and cost reports.

Minimum 5 years' estimating experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, mechanical systems, or infrastructure projects.