Job summary
Hire Fellows in Riyadh seeks a Cost Estimator / Estimation Engineer for an advertising agency focused on signage, events and fit-outs. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, BOQs and commercial pricing while coordinating with Sales, Design, Production and Procurement teams.
Key responsibilities
- Review drawings, BOQs, specifications and client requirements
- Prepare detailed cost sheets for exhibitions, events, signage and fit-outs
- Prepare and verify Bills of Quantities from drawings
- Calculate quantities for materials, labour, equipment and subcontract works
- Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
- Prepare cost breakdowns including materials, labour, transport and subcontracting
- Apply markup, overhead, profit margin and contingency per company rules
- Coordinate with Sales, Design, Production, Procurement and Project teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
- 3–5 years' experience in estimation, costing or quantity surveying
- Experience estimating signage, fabrication or advertising production
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and costing spreadsheets
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and BOQs
- Knowledge of materials and production processes used in signage and fit-outs
- Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Located in Riyadh or willing to relocate before starting preferred
Skills
Cost estimationQuantity take-offBOQ preparationMicrosoft ExcelTechnical drawing interpretationSupplier quotation evaluationMaterial knowledgeFabrication costingProject pricingCommercial markup
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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