Estimation Engineer | KSA | Oil & GAS

Location: Saudi Arabia (Jubail / Yanbu Preferred)
Industry: Petrochemical / Oil & Gas Contracting
Salary: SAR 5,500 – 7,500

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Estimation Engineer with strong background in petrochemical and oil & gas contracting projects. The candidate must have expertise in tendering, bid preparation, cost estimation, and shutdown/turnaround project evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze tender documents and bid packages from prestigious clients.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on:

  • Site visits

  • In-house team evaluation

  • Scope of work analysis

• Develop BOQs, manpower plans, and resource loading charts.

• Prepare cost breakdowns for:

  • Mechanical works

  • Erection activities

  • Industrial cleaning

  • Shutdown & turnaround projects

• Estimate projects involving:

  • Hydrojetting

  • Catalyst handling

  • Heavy lifting

  • On-site fabrication

• Coordinate with planning and project teams for accurate cost projections.

• Prepare commercial and technical submissions.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards in petrochemical / hazardous environments.

• Support contract clarification and pre-award meetings.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Estimation Engineer in a contracting company for Petrochemical / Oil & Gas projects.

• Experience in shutdown and turnaround project estimation.

• Experience in reputed contracting companies preferred.

• Work experience in Jubail / Yanbu region preferred.

• Similar petrochemical experience in India may be considered.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred from reputed institution).

• Primavera Certification – Preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Tendering & bid preparation

  • Cost estimation & BOQ preparation

  • Resource loading charts

  • Plant turnaround & shutdown costing

  • Hydrojetting, catalyst handling, heavy lift & fabrication works

  • Petrochemical / hazardous work environments

• Proficient in:

  • MS Word & MS Excel

  • Report preparation (Daily / Weekly / Monthly)

  • Email communication in English