Senior Tendering Engineer
Group overview
Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.
alfanar is involved in:
Electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction
Manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products
Allied engineering services
Our main divisions:
alfanar Electric
alfanar Construction
alfanar Building Systems
alfanar Electric
alfanar Electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.
alfanar Electric operates industries in:
Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Dubai, UAE
London, UK
alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.
Industrial complex, Riyadh
The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.
Spread across 700,000 square meters, the complex houses alfanar’s facilities.
The complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.
Job purpose
To lead the preparation of complex technical and commercial proposals by reviewing client requirements, developing optimized designs, and ensuring cost-effective solutions. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, validation of technical documents, and customer support during pre-sales and project execution stages.
Key accountability areas
Proposal development and costing
Review customer RFQs and technical specifications to determine design requirements.
Prepare accurate cost estimates and BOQs by analyzing drawings, materials, and labor requirements.
Optimize designs for cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with customer needs.
Technical review and documentation
Develop and review technical documentation, including design calculations, schematics, and proposals.
Validate the accuracy and feasibility of design solutions before submission.
Ensure proposals meet all quality standards and project requirements.
Customer support
Communicate with clients and consultants for technical clarifications during the proposal stage.
Provide technical support during negotiations to secure approvals and project acceptance.
Project coordination
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to align proposal requirements with operational capabilities.
Support modifications and variations during project execution by preparing revised designs or cost estimates.
Continuous improvement
Recommend improvements in proposal templates, costing methodologies, and design workflows.
Keep updated with new technologies and industry trends to enhance proposal competitiveness.
Role accountability
HR proficiency:
Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
Delivery:
Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-solving:
Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
Comply with related policies and procedures and work instructions.
Health, safety, and environment:
Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.
Academic qualification
Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or any relevant field
Work experience
10-15 years
Technical / functional competencies
Oral/written communications
Negotiating
Business acumen
Feasibility/cost/benefits analysis
Cost/time estimating