Bid Engineer - KSA

Role overview

This position is responsible for steering the end-to-end preparation of bids, quotations, and tender responses for EOIs, PQQs, ITTs, and RFPs. The role works closely with sales, pre-sales, technical teams, support functions, and partner organizations to shape persuasive proposals that meet customer needs and improve the chance of winning business.

What you will do

• Take ownership of bid submissions and the formal handover process while coordinating with pre-sales, technical, support, and sales colleagues.
• Build and manage a practical bid plan that follows company standards and aligns with customer expectations.
• Study tender documentation thoroughly to understand the full scope and requirements.
• Work with the sales and pre-sales manager to secure the right technical, pre-sales, and support resources for each bid.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to gather documents and inputs that must be included in the proposal.
• Rewrite, tailor, and author sections of RFP, RFI, proposal, and related bid content where needed.
• Shape the structure, presentation, and overall look and feel of bid documents and proposals.
• Carry out editorial checks to improve clarity, quality, and consistency.
• Set up bid review meetings and distribute notes, actions, and follow-ups.
• Scrutinize inputs from a customer-focused perspective and challenge content where necessary.
• Support the development of pricing, deal strategy, and overall bid approach.
• Conduct internal and external research to strengthen proposal quality and relevance.
• Review, validate, and optimize project costing with the required approvals from key stakeholders.
• Ensure the customer’s questions are answered fully and accurately to maximize the chance of success.
• Approve proposal content before submission and handle additional tasks assigned by management.
• Deliver submissions on schedule and within the approved budget.
• Apply lessons learned to continuously improve bid processes in line with company objectives.
• Manage the full Etimad tender lifecycle, including opportunity tracking, tender download, submission, clarification handling, contract award, and post-award coordination.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer & Communication Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a comparable role within a leading IT or system integration company.
• Background in coordination work in an office-based environment.
• Proven experience in reviewing, writing, editing, and producing large technical and commercial documents.
• Experience creating sales and marketing materials is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of platform and application solutions.
• Working knowledge of proposal writing.
• Familiarity with project costing methods.

Skills and competencies

• Strong command of both English and Arabic, spoken and written.
• High attention to detail with a focus on process and quality.
• Ability to interpret complex documents accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capability to plan work, prioritize tasks, and meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong listening and speaking skills.
• Effective time management.
• Solid technical background in ICT solutions.
• Thorough proofreading ability.
• Good coordination, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency, especially Word, Excel, and Visio.

Additional information

The role involves regular interaction with sales, technical, support, and partner teams. It also requires balancing quality, timing, and budget while maintaining disciplined bid governance and continuous process improvement.