Pre-Sales Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop technical and commercial proposals for security, electronic, electrical, mechanical and infrastructure projects.

• Review specifications, drawings and site conditions ; prepare compliant solutions, equipment selections and technical submissions.

• Prepare and price tenders, quotations, bills of quantities and detailed estimates for equipment, labour, subcontractors and maintenance.

• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations; confirm pricing, lead times and compliance.

• Coordinate technical tender returnable and client clarifications.

• Identify scope, cost and contractual risks; support client presentations and hand over awarded work, budgets and assumptions to project teams.

• Engage with clients to understand and clarify their requirements and maintain regular liaison throughout the project to communicate progress, address queries and ensure alignment with agreed deliverables.

Attributes

• Effective time management and attention to detail.

• Clear communication, teamwork and client service.

• Analytical thinking, commercial awareness and problem solving.

• Integrity, accountability and the ability to coordinate and delegate tasks.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Knowledge of engineering estimating, tendering, BOQs, technical specifications and integrated security systems, including CCTV, access control and perimeter protection.

• Ability to interpret drawings and prepare technical documentation using AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.

• Understanding of procurement, contract requirements, project planning, health and safety, and applicable technical standards.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

• Basic knowledge of FIDIC, NEC3, JBCC & GCC contracts

Level of Authority

• Prepare and review technical proposals, drawings, BOQs and pricing for internal approval.

• Coordinate supplier enquiries and tender inputs.

• Final pricing, discounts, purchase commitments and contractual acceptance remain subject to the company’s delegated approval authority

Measurable Output

• On-time completion of quotations, tenders and technical deliverables.

• Accuracy and completeness of BOQs, estimates and technical submissions.

• Compliance with tender requirements and approved pricing margins.

• Tender success, timely clarification responses and complete project handovers.

Reporting Mechanisms and Frequencies

• Weekly tender and quotation status report to the designated line manager.

• Weekly feedback on pricing, workload, deadlines and outstanding inputs.

• Prompt escalation of technical, commercial and delivery risks.

• Additional reports as requested by management