Mechanical Estimator

About the Role: IHCC is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to prepare accurate, complete and competitive mechanical cost estimates for tender submissions, covering HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting and associated building-services works. Reporting to the Estimation Manager, you will work closely with the Senior Mechanical Estimator, Quantity Surveyors, Engineering, Procurement and Project Delivery teams. Key Responsibilities: - Review mechanical tender drawings, specifications, BOQs, schedules and client addenda - Identify missing items, conflicting quantities, drawing discrepancies and unclear requirements, and prepare clarification requests - Maintain a traceable record of tender revisions and their impact on the estimate Quantity Verification & BOQ Development - Review and validate quantity take-offs, and carry out detailed measurement when required - Reconcile quantities with the issued BOQ and identify unpriced or omitted scope - Record assumptions, measurement methods and areas of uncertainty Cost Build-Up & Pricing - Prepare itemized estimates for equipment, materials, labour, plant, testing, commissioning and subcontract works - Develop unit-rate build-ups and installation labour allowances - Provide mechanical inputs to preliminaries, indirect costs, escalation and contingency Supplier Quotations - Prepare technical scopes and material schedules for quotation requests, in coordination with Procurement - Analyse supplier and subcontractor offers for scope compliance, exclusions, lead times and cost Risk & Value Engineering - Identify price-sensitive risks and quantify their potential cost impact - Prepare alternative products, methods and value-engineering comparisons - Document the basis of estimate, inclusions, exclusions and qualifications Tender Support & Handover - Perform first-level accuracy checks on estimates - Respond to review comments and pre-award client clarifications - Prepare the mechanical handover package on contract award and support Project Delivery and Cost Control Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline - 5–8 years of experience in mechanical estimation, MEP tendering or mechanical quantity surveying in building construction / design-and-build - Sound knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, drainage and firefighting systems and installation methods - Strong Excel and cost build-up skills; experience with Candy, CostX or equivalent - Proven experience preparing detailed estimates from drawings and BOQs and evaluating supplier quotations - Professional written and spoken English Preferred: - AACE CEP, RICS training or equivalent certification - Experience in healthcare, fit-out, commercial or technically complex buildings in Saudi Arabia / GCC - Familiarity with ERP pricing records and BIM-based quantities - Arabic language