Leverage your expertise and join the dynamic team of a leading Saudi contractor focused on high-quality large-scale residential projects in Saudi Arabia.
The Senior QS Civil Tendering Engineer will be responsible for managing quantity surveying and tendering activities for civil and construction projects, including cost estimation, quantity take-off, pricing, tender analysis, subcontractor coordination, and preparation of commercial and technical proposals to support successful project bidding and cost control.
Key Accountabilities
The position involves:
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for civil and construction works based on drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
- Analyze tender documents, project requirements, specifications, and contract conditions.
- Prepare cost estimates, pricing sheets, and tender submissions for civil projects.
- Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and evaluate commercial offers.
- Prepare and review BOQs, material quantities, and cost breakdown structures.
- Participate in technical and commercial tender evaluations and clarifications.
- Review project scope changes and assess commercial impacts during tender stages.
- Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives during bidding phases.
- Coordinate with design, planning, procurement, and estimation teams to ensure accurate tender submissions.
- Prepare tender reports, bid analysis summaries, and management presentations.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, tender requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Assist in preparing subcontract packages, contracts, and commercial comparisons.
- Maintain updated databases for unit rates, suppliers, subcontractors, and historical project costs.
- Support pre-contract negotiations and post-tender clarifications when required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We are Looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in quantity surveying and tendering for civil/construction projects.
- Proven experience in infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial, or mixed-use projects.
- Strong experience in quantity take-off, cost estimation, tendering, and BOQ preparation.
- Excellent understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project scope analysis.
- Strong knowledge of pricing, cost control, subcontractor evaluation, and procurement coordination.
- Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and commercial management practices.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, Primavera, and quantity surveying/tendering software.
- Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and work under tight deadlines.
- GCC/Saudi Arabia tendering experience is highly preferred.
