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Estimation Engineer

TalentHive · Riyadh

Riyadh · On-siteFull-TimePosted Jul 1, 2026

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Job description

Mechanical MEP Estimation Engineer

Multiple Positions Available

Locations: Riyadh, Jeddah & Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Salary: Up to SAR 15,000 per month (Total Package) (inclusive of base salary and fixed allowances)

Additional Benefits:

  • Visa Sponsorship
  • Medical Insurance
  • Annual Leave
  • Flight Ticket (Company Policy)

About the Opportunity

We are currently supporting a leading construction organisation in Saudi Arabia that is expanding its Tendering & Estimation Department and is seeking experienced Mechanical MEP Estimation Engineers .

This role is specifically suited to professionals whose careers have been built within Tendering, Estimation or Pre-Contracts Departments . Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily Site Engineering, Project Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Technical Office, Commercial or Project Management will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing the complete Mechanical MEP tender lifecycle, including:

  • Review 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
  • Handover awarded projects to the Operations team

Essential Requirements

✔ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

✔ Minimum 8 years' experience within dedicated:

  • Tendering Departments
  • Estimation Departments
  • Pre-Contracts Departments

✔ Proven contractor-side experience

✔ Demonstrated ownership of the complete tender lifecycle from tender receipt through to final submission

✔ Strong estimation experience across the majority of the following:

  • HVAC Systems
  • Plumbing
  • Fire Fighting
  • Chilled Water Systems
  • Water Supply & Drainage
  • Mechanical Plant Rooms
  • Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Piping Systems

✔ Strong understanding of:

  • BOQs
  • Quantity Take-Offs
  • Cost Estimation
  • Supplier & Subcontractor RFQs
  • Technical Proposal Preparation
  • Commercial Proposal Preparation
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Tender Clarifications

Preferred Experience

  • Main Contractors
  • MEP Contractors
  • Design & Build Contractors
  • Large Building Construction Projects
  • Industrial & Infrastructure Projects
  • Saudi Arabia or GCC experience

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