Costing Engineer (Water Treatment Plant)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering and construction company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Costing Engineer responsible for managing tender submissions, budgeting, and client liaison. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering and at least three years of experience in tendering. This role involves preparing competitive bids, ensuring compliance with detailed documentation, and supporting business development initiatives. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering is required.
• 3 years of working experience in tendering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit competitive bids and quotations.
• Review and ensure compliance with all tender documents.
• Source quotations and liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Conduct presentations to prospective clients.

Skills

Tender/Quotation Preparation

Costing & Pricing

Sourcing

Documentation

Client Liaison

Variation Orders (VO)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Details

About the company:

Your future employer is a civil engineering and construction company specialising in the design, construction, and maintenance of water treatment plants, water infrastructure, and related mechanical and electrical services.

About the job

As a Costing Engineer, you will be responsible for:

A) Pre-Contract Award Responsibilities

• Tender/Quotation Preparation: Prepare and submit competitive bids and quotations as directed by Senior Management.
• Costing & Pricing: Prepare costing and pricing, obtain approval, and file the Bill of Quantities (BQ).
• Sourcing: Source quotations and liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Documentation: Prepare and complete tender documents for submission.
• Compliance: Review and ensure compliance with all tender documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and rates.
• Client Liaison: Manage correspondence and clarification related to tender/quotation submissions with the client.
• Timeliness: Ensure all tender and quotation submissions meet the given deadlines.
• Filing/Procedure: Ensure all tender documents and correspondence are filed according to ISO procedures.
• Budgeting: Prepare the tender budget for management approval.
• Project Handover: Conduct handovers and briefings to the project implementation team on tender details, clarification, and strategy.
• Procurement Briefing: Conduct handovers and briefings to the procurement team on supplier/sub-contractor quotations; participate in their evaluation, interview, and clarification as required.
• Variation Orders (VO): Assist in the identification, clarification, and confirmation of Variation Orders, including VO quotation preparation, submission to the client, and follow-up on approvals.
• Other Duties: Perform any other assigned duties/assignments.

B) Post Contract Award Responsibilities

• Budgeting: Prepare the tender budget for management approval.
• Project Handover: Conduct handovers and briefings to the project implementation team on tender details, clarification, and strategy.
• Procurement Briefing: Conduct handovers and briefings to the procurement team on supplier/sub-contractor quotations; participate in their evaluation, interview, and clarification as required.
• Variation Orders (VO): Assist in the identification, clarification, and confirmation of Variation Orders, including VO quotation preparation, submission to the client, and follow-up on approvals.
• Other Duties: Perform any other assigned duties/assignments.

C) Business Development Support

• Project Sourcing: Source potential projects suitable for tendering.
• Resource Planning: Plan and organise internal resources necessary for tender preparation.
• Client Presentations: Prepare and deliver presentations to prospective clients focusing on water and wastewater treatment plants/processes.

About the manager / team

You will be reporting to the Costing Manager.

Skills and experience required

• Bachelor’s degree or Master in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Chemical Engineering.
• 3 years of working experience, preferably in tendering.

How to apply

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