Civil Estimation Engineer📣 Job Ad
in Hitachi Energy
about 5 hours ago
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Hitachi Energy is seeking a Civil Estimation Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to supporting tendering, quantity surveying, cost estimation, and commercial activities for civil and structural works within electrical substation and power infrastructure projects. The role requires a strong foundation in civil and structural engineering, combined with commercial acumen and cost control capabilities. The Civil Estimation Engineer will collaborate closely with the Civil Construction Manager to contribute to project success.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for civil and structural 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 tender stage.
- Support the Civil Construction Manager during tender reviews, pricing strategy development, and final tender submissions.
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs from tender and Issued For Construction (IFC) drawings using AutoCAD and manual methods.
- Prepare measurement sheets for concrete, reinforcement, structural steel, excavation, backfilling, and architectural finishes.
- Review drawings for discrepancies, raise technical clarifications, and assess their impact on quantities and cost.
- Ensure quantity data is accurate, traceable, and properly documented.
- 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 scope compliance.
- 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 variations and change 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, variations, correspondence, and approvals.
- Work closely with civil, structural, electrical, and project teams to ensure cost alignment with design intent.
- Provide commercial and cost input during design development, technical revisions, and value engineering exercises.
- Support coordination meetings related to commercial and scope matters.
- 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
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is mandatory.
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, tendering, and estimation for civil and structural works within electrical substation or power infrastructure projects.
- Professional approvals from SEC/ TAQA/ DEWA as a Civil or Structural Engineer are preferred.
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.
Required Skills
- Proven experience in cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and tendering for HV/MV substations, E-House projects, and power infrastructure.
- Strong technical knowledge of civil and structural scope, including foundations, equipment bases, structural steel, trenching, ducts, buildings, and underground works.
- Solid structural engineering background with the ability to read and interpret structural drawings, reinforcement details, steel fabrication drawings, and concrete specifications.
- High proficiency in AutoCAD for quantity take-offs, drawing interpretation, and preparation of measurement sheets.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and estimation/cost control tools.
- Sound understanding of construction materials, specifications, and regional market rates.
- Familiarity with contractual and commercial principles, including variations, claims, and cost impact assessment.
- Experience in preparing cost plans and detailed estimates, as well as tender documentation.
- Familiarity with contractual conditions.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight tender and project deadlines.
- Effective communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in cost monitoring, budget tracking, and cash-flow planning.
- Proficiency in tracking approved variations and change orders.
- Ability to support interim payment applications and final accounts.
- Skills in identifying commercial risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
- Ability to support negotiations and commercial settlements.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Experience in coordinating with engineering and site teams.
- Ability to provide commercial and cost input during design development and value engineering.
- Skills in preparing cost reports, tender comparison statements, and commercial summaries.
- Knowledge of company procedures, project controls, and audit requirements.
Work Environment
This is a full-time role based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The position requires over 10 years of relevant experience.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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