Mechanical & Electrical Tender Engineer

About the role

Mahmoud Samih Holding for General Contracting is seeking qualified Mechanical and Electrical Tender Engineers to join its engineering team. The role involves analysing tender documents, preparing accurate cost estimates and compiling technical and financial proposals for a variety of building services projects.

Key responsibilities

• Review and interpret drawings, specifications and BOQs for HVAC, fire‑fighting, plumbing, piping, medium‑voltage, low‑voltage, data, fire‑alarm, CCTV and lighting systems.
• Perform precise quantity take‑offs and quantity surveying for all mechanical and electrical items.
• Issue inquiries to suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate quotations and negotiate prices.
• Develop detailed unit rates, calculate direct and indirect costs, and build complete cost models.
• Prepare compliant technical and commercial tender packages, including compliance statements, datasheets and BOQs.
• Identify technical risks, missing data or ambiguities and raise RFIs or clarifications.
• Participate in pre‑tender meetings and site visits when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in tender analysis, quantity surveying and cost estimation for building services projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant codes and standards for HVAC, fire‑fighting, plumbing, electrical distribution and low‑current systems.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and documentation skills.

Required skills

• HVAC system design and estimation
• Fire‑fighting and plumbing system knowledge
• Piping layout and calculation
• Medium‑voltage and low‑voltage electrical distribution
• Data cabling, fire‑alarm, CCTV and lighting systems
• Quantity surveying and take‑off techniques
• Cost estimation and pricing models
• Vendor management and quotation evaluation