Senior Tendering & Estimation Lead

First Access Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

First Access Consulting in Riyadh is actively seeking a seasoned Tendering and Estimation Lead to drive end-to-end bids in industrial maintenance, oil and gas, and EPC projects. You will oversee BOQ creation, supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, procurement, and finance to secure competitive contracts.

The role requires 8–12 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of industrial equipment, and excellent English; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
• 8–12 years of estimation and tendering experience, incl. 3 years in a senior/managerial role.
• Experience in industrial services, oil and gas, power generation, or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, cost estimation, procurement, and contracts.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP, and estimation software; good English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, RFPs, tender documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Lead the complete tendering process from initial enquiry through final submission and post-tender clarification.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, equipment, manpower, subcontractors, logistics, overheads, contingencies, and profit margins.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals for industrial maintenance, repair, refurbishment, testing, and engineering projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, finance, and project teams to obtain inputs.
• Conduct site visits and participate in pre-bid meetings to assess requirements and site conditions.
• Prepare BOQs, cost breakdowns, pricing schedules, deviations, exclusions, and commercial qualifications.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors; negotiate rates.
• Identify risks and mitigation measures; ensure compliance with client requirements and contracts.
• Develop tender strategies and pricing recommendations with senior management; manage schedules.
• Respond to clarifications and support negotiations through contract award; conduct handover to project teams.
• Maintain tender records, cost databases, supplier information, and historical pricing; monitor success rates.

Skills

Tendering

Cost Estimation

BOQ Preparation

Project Management

Contract Management

Excel/ERP

English Proficiency

Vendor Negotiation

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial engineering

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Estimating software

Job description

First Access Consulting in Riyadh is actively seeking a seasoned Tendering and Estimation Lead to drive end-to-end bids in industrial maintenance, oil and gas, and EPC projects. You will oversee BOQ creation, supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, procurement, and finance to secure competitive contracts.

The role requires 8–12 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of industrial equipment, and excellent English; Arabic is a plus.