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About the Role

BEC Arabia is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with Quantity Surveying expertise to join our team in Makkah. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field.

Role Overview

The QS Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for accurately preparing quantity take-offs and developing detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) based on Issued for Tender (IFT) drawings and specifications. This role is crucial for supporting pre-award activities, ensuring that quantities are complete, well-structured, and aligned with the project scope for tendering and procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Issued for Tender (IFT) drawings, specifications, and relevant tender documents.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for electrical systems and components.
• Prepare comprehensive BOQs in accordance with project scope and established measurement standards.
• Ensure BOQs are logically structured, measurable, and prepared for tender submission.
• Identify any missing scope, inconsistencies, or design gaps within the IFT documents.
• Coordinate with design and technical teams to resolve any identified discrepancies.
• Develop necessary assumptions and clarifications related to quantity assessments.
• Support tendering and estimation teams by providing accurate quantity data.
• Maintain detailed measurement sheets and backup calculations.
• Update BOQs as required by tender addenda or revised drawings.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of measurement standards relevant to electrical engineering.
• High proficiency in performing quantity take-offs from 2D drawings and Revit models.
• Excellent understanding of electrical construction systems and materials.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and BOQ structuring.
• Proficiency in quantity take-off and coordination tools, including PlanSwift, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to detect scope gaps and design inconsistencies early in the process.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale building projects, with experience in KSA or GCC being an advantage.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and tender documentation.
• Background working in both consultant and contractor environments.