Senior Estimation Engineer ( Civil & MEP

Job Summary

The Senior Estimation Engineer is responsible for preparing tender estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), pricing and technical proposals ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with project requirements.

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for road and infrastructure projects using BOQs, drawings, and Ashghal specifications.
• Conduct comprehensive quantity take-offs, productivity analysis, and resource planning for tenders.
• Review tender drawings, specifications, and requirements to fully understand project scope and identify any discrepancies or clarifications required.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and subcontractors for pricing inputs and clarifications.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for technical alignment, commercial compliance, and risk exposure.
• Develop rate build-ups including labor, materials, equipment, overheads, and margins.
• Analyze material prices, labor productivity, and equipment costs to develop competitive and accurate estimates.
• Analyze project risks, scope gaps, and uncertainties and integrate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain cost databases, market benchmarks, and historical performance data.
• Participate in tender clarifications, negotiations, and bid finalization.
• Manage tender priorities and ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.
• Prepare tender briefs and management summary reports for bid review and approval.
• Ensure estimates comply with Ashghal/QCS and internal estimation procedures.
• Provide cost engineering insights for budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
• Assist the project, procurement, and cost control teams during the initial phase of awarded projects.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Estimation, rate build-ups, BOQs, technical bids for large infrastructure projects.
• Estimation software ( Candy/CCS/Build Smart), Cost analysis, pricing strategies, risk allowances