Senior Engineer, Civil Tendering

Job description / Role

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar building systems
alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia. alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems are:

• Ceramic wall and floor tiles
• Façade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements
• Office and home furniture and interior décor products

Job purpose

Preparing, managing, and submitting bids or tenders for construction project material selection and approval process for civil work from start to finish, ensuring that all designs meet client requirements.

Key accountability areas

Tender preparation and proposal development:
Analyze tender documentation (including client specifications, drawings, and requirements) to prepare detailed technical proposals.
Develop and prepare technical designs, calculations, drawings, and technical content for tender submissions.
Coordinate with design engineers and other technical teams to ensure the proposed solutions are feasible, innovative, and meet project requirements.
Ensure the submission of complete, compliant, and high-quality technical proposals that align with client expectations and company capabilities.

Collaboration and coordination:
Work closely with project managers, procurement, and cost engineers to incorporate accurate cost estimates and delivery schedules into the tender proposal.
Liaise with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain necessary technical data and pricing for inclusion in the tender response.
Coordinate with the commercial team to ensure that the technical proposal aligns with pricing, scope of work, and contractual terms.

Technical analysis and risk management:
Conduct a thorough technical evaluation of the project scope to identify potential risks, challenges, and opportunities for optimization.
Recommend alternative design solutions where applicable to enhance project feasibility, cost-efficiency, and compliance with client needs.
Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with tender proposals.

Document management and reporting:
Ensure all technical documentation and design files are correctly compiled, formatted, and stored in compliance with company standards.
Maintain clear and organized records of all tender-related communications, meetings, and revisions.
Prepare technical presentations for client meetings and internal reviews, providing detailed explanations of design solutions.

Role accountability

HR proficiency:
Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

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 policy 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 and services.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in civil engineering

Work experience

10-15 years

Technical / functional competencies

• Engineering design
• Design specifications
• Details oriented

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.