Senior Tendering Engineer - Pump Manufacturing / Oil and Gas | Saudi Arabia

RAWAJ; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in fluid engineering as a Senior Tendering Engineer in Riyadh. You will be responsible for managing the tendering process, preparing competitive proposals, and collaborating across teams in the oil and gas sector. Ideal candidates have strong technical and commercial understanding, along with experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in tendering, preferably in oil and gas or industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of pumping systems and fluid handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full tendering process from inquiry to submission.
• Analyze project specifications and prepare technical and commercial proposals.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Technical acumen

Analytical thinking

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Tendering software/tools

Job description

Leverage your experience and join the dynamic team in the Senior Tendering Engineer role at a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing for the oil and gas sector, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Accountabilities

• Analyze project specifications and tender documents to prepare accurate, competitive technical and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, and procurement teams to gather all required inputs for bid submissions.
• Develop cost estimates, pricing strategies, and risk assessments in line with company guidelines.
• Manage the full tendering process from initial inquiry through to submission and post-tender clarification.
• Maintain a structured database of tender submissions and outcomes to support future proposals and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal approval processes and external client requirements.
• Attend bid clarification meetings, site visits, and negotiations when required.
• Identify opportunities to optimize bidding procedures and improve win rates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum5-8 years of experience in tendering, preferably within the oil and gas or industrial equipment sectors.
• Strong knowledge of pumping systems, fluid handling equipment, or related technologies is highly desirable.
• Solid commercial and technical acumen, with the ability to understand and respond to complex specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office and tendering software/tools.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.