Project Sales Engineer

NUR AFAR SDN BHD; Seremban; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NUR AFAR SDN BHD in Malaysia seeks a proactive Business Development professional with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering to drive growth across power, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. You will lead tendering, technical proposals, and project coordination while building strong client relationships and ensuring successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in sales or BD within relevant sectors, and a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years in sales, business development or project engineering in power/industrial sectors.
• Experience with tendering, costing, quotations and project coordination preferred.
• Willingness to travel across Malaysia and engage with stakeholders.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand project documents.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within power plants, petrochemical plants, and industrial sectors across Malaysia.
• Promote engineering services and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals and tender submissions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Management to develop competitive solutions.
• Monitor project progress, schedule, manpower and site activities; provide technical support as needed.
• Assist Management with strategic planning and expansion initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Your key responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibility

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your key responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

Business Development & Sales Activities

• Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities within power plants, petrochemical plants, and industrial sectors throughout Malaysia.
• Promote the Company’s engineering services, maintenance solutions, technical capabilities, and project expertise to existing and potential clients.
• Conduct regular customer visits, technical discussions, and business meetings to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Understand customer requirements, project scope, technical specifications, and commercial expectations to propose suitable solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to support business growth strategies.
• Maintain and develop a structured sales pipeline, including potential leads, tender opportunities, ongoing negotiations, and awarded projects.

Tendering & Technical Proposal

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and tender submissions in accordance with customer requirements.
• Review project specifications, drawings, scope of work, and contractual requirements to ensure accurate costing and proposal preparation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Management teams to develop competitive solutions and pricing strategies.
• Source and communicate with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to obtain technical information and commercial quotations.
• Participate in tender clarification meetings, technical presentations, and negotiations with clients.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Support and coordinate project execution activities from project award until completion.
• Liaise with clients, project teams, engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Monitor project progress, schedule, manpower requirements, material availability, and site activities.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical support during project execution when required.
• Ensure project deliverables meet customer requirements, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare project progress reports, customer updates, and documentation for Management review.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist Management in strategic planning, business expansion, and improvement initiatives.
• Support operational, technical, and administrative activities as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
• Candidates with relevant technical experience in power plant or industrial engineering may also be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in sales, business development, project engineering, or technical services within the power plant, energy, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
• Experience in power plant maintenance, outage projects, mechanical/electrical works, rotating equipment, or engineering services will be an added advantage.
• Experience in tender preparation, costing, quotation, and project coordination is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of power plant operations, maintenance activities, and engineering services.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Familiar with project costing, procurement processes, and commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment, generator systems, pumps, valves, piping, or electrical systems is an advantage.

Personal Skills

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Able to build and maintain good relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Willing to travel to customer sites and project locations throughout Malaysia.
• Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Languages

• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.