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About the Role

Hitachi Energy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Estimator to join their team in the Makkah region, specifically in Makkah city. This full-time position is essential for supporting tendering activities, quantity surveying, cost estimation, and commercial activities for civil and construction works within electrical substation projects and power infrastructure. The role requires a strong technical foundation in civil and structural engineering, coupled with sound commercial judgment and cost control capabilities. You will work closely with the Civil Construction Manager, playing a pivotal role in the successful execution of our projects.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for civil and construction works related to electrical substation projects.
• Analyze tender drawings, specifications, and scope of work to identify cost drivers, risks, and assumptions.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BOQs), pricing schedules, and cost summaries in line with tender requirements.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines to clarify scope, resolve technical queries, and align cost assumptions during the tendering phase.
• Support the Civil Construction Manager during tender reviews, developing pricing strategies, and submitting final bids.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from tender drawings and Issued For Construction (IFC) drawings using AutoCAD and manual methods.
• Prepare measurement sheets for concrete, rebar, structural steel, excavation, backfill, and architectural finishes.
• Review drawings for discrepancies, raise technical clarifications, and assess their impact on quantities and cost.
• Ensure the accuracy, traceability, and proper documentation of quantity data.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to subcontractors and suppliers in coordination with procurement and project teams.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of received quotations to ensure full compliance with the scope.
• Support the Civil Construction Manager during subcontractor clarification meetings and commercial evaluations.
• Assist project teams in cost monitoring, budget tracking, and cash flow planning.
• Track approved changes and variation orders from a cost control perspective.
• Support the preparation and review of interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Review tender and contract documents to identify commercial risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
• Support the Civil Construction Manager in negotiations related to variations, additional works, and commercial settlements.
• Maintain accurate records of measurements, changes, correspondence, and approvals.
• Work closely with civil, structural, electrical, and project teams to ensure costs align with design intent.
• Provide commercial and cost inputs during design development, technical reviews, and value engineering exercises.
• Support coordination meetings related to commercial matters and scope of work.
• Prepare cost reports, tender comparison statements, and commercial summaries.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, BOQs, subcontractor quotations, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, project controls, and audit requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is mandatory.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quantity surveying, tendering, and cost estimation for civil and construction works within electrical substation projects or power infrastructure.
• Proven experience in cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and tendering for High Voltage (HV)/Medium Voltage (MV) substations, E-House projects, and power infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of the civil and structural scope, including foundations, equipment bases, structural steel, excavation, cable trenches, buildings, and underground works.
• Solid background in structural engineering with the ability to read and interpret structural drawings, rebar details, structural steel fabrication drawings, and concrete specifications.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD for quantity take-offs, interpreting drawings, and preparing measurement sheets.
• High proficiency in using MS Excel, MS Office, and cost estimation/control tools.
• Sound understanding of construction materials, specifications, and regional market pricing.
• Familiarity with contractual and commercial principles, including variations, claims, and cost impact assessment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines for tenders and projects.
• Effective communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional approvals from Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)/Water and Electricity Authority (TAQA)/Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as a Civil or Structural Engineer are preferred.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is required.

Core Competencies

• Cost Estimation
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation
• Tendering
• HV/MV Substation Experience
• Power Infrastructure Project Experience
• Civil and Structural Scope Analysis
• Knowledge of Foundations, Equipment Bases, Structural Steel, Excavation, Cable Trenches, Buildings, and Underground Works
• Structural Engineering Principles
• Interpretation of Structural Drawings
• Interpretation of Rebar Details
• Interpretation of Structural Steel Fabrication Drawings
• Understanding of Concrete Specifications
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Quantity Take-off
• Drawing Interpretation
• Measurement Sheet Preparation
• MS Excel Proficiency
• MS Office Proficiency
• Estimation Tools Proficiency
• Cost Control Tools Proficiency
• Construction Materials Knowledge
• Specifications Knowledge
• Understanding of Regional Market Pricing
• Understanding of Contractual Principles
• Understanding of Commercial Principles
• Variation Assessment
• Claim Assessment
• Cost Impact Assessment
• Cost Plan Preparation
• Detailed Estimate Preparation
• Tender Document Preparation
• Familiarity with Contractual Terms
• Analytical Skills
• Numerical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Meeting Tight Deadlines
• Communication Skills
• Coordination Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Cost Monitoring
• Budget Tracking
• Cash Flow Planning
• Change Tracking
• Variation Order Tracking
• Support for Interim Payment Applications
• Support for Final Accounts
• Identification of Commercial Risks
• Identification of Exclusions
• Identification of Opportunities
• Negotiation Support
• Commercial Settlement Support
• Record Keeping
• Coordination with Engineering Teams
• Coordination with Site Teams
• Cost Alignment with Design
• Cost Inputs During Design
• Value Engineering
• Cost Report Preparation
• Tender Comparison Statement Preparation
• Commercial Summary Preparation
• Compliance with Company Procedures
• Compliance with Project Controls
• Compliance with Audit Requirements

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position requiring presence in the Makkah region, Makkah city, Saudi Arabia. Work may require presence in the office or at project sites.