Senior MEP Tendering & Estimation Engineer

Client of Talent Hive; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentHive is assisting a leading Saudi Arabian contractor in expanding its Tendering & Estimation Department. The role targets engineers with proven Tendering/Estimation/Pre-Contracts backgrounds and excludes those from purely site-based disciplines.

The candidate will manage full MEP tender lifecycles, analyse scopes, prepare BOQs and pricing, and coordinate with suppliers, clients and consultants to deliver competitive submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Tendering, Estimation or Pre-Contracts.
• Proven contractor-side experience is essential.
• Strong estimation experience across HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, and related mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete Mechanical MEP tender lifecycle, including reviewing tender documents, drawings, specifications and BOQs.
• Analyse project scope and prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs.
• Prepare rate build-ups and pricing schedules.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare technical and commercial tender submissions.
• Coordinate tender clarifications with clients and consultants.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimisation exercises.
• Support negotiations and post-tender activities.

Skills

Tendering

Estimation

Pre-Contracts

BOQ analysis

Take-offs

Pricing

Vendor RFQs

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

TalentHive is assisting a leading Saudi Arabian contractor in expanding its Tendering & Estimation Department. The role targets engineers with proven Tendering/Estimation/Pre-Contracts backgrounds and excludes those from purely site-based disciplines.

The candidate will manage full MEP tender lifecycles, analyse scopes, prepare BOQs and pricing, and coordinate with suppliers, clients and consultants to deliver competitive submissions.