Tender Estimator

-; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore energy services company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Tender Estimator. The role involves building cost estimates for proposals, developing execution plans, and collaborating with various departments to enhance tender processes. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of estimating practices. This position is essential for driving creativity and competitiveness in proposals, and offers a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in estimating or project services.
• Good understanding of Subsea7's products and activities.
• Precision and attention to detail in all estimations.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate cost estimates for commercial proposals.
• Develop execution plans with project leads.
• Perform cost simulations and support tender teams.

Skills

Cost estimation

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Cost Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

What will you be doing?

Subsea7 is a global leader in offshore energy services, delivering projects of various sizes and complexities across the oil and gas and renewables sectors. All personnel are expected to contribute to a positive HSEQ culture and ensure familiarity with and adherence to Subsea7's standards, processes, and practices.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Tender Estimator is responsible for establishing cost estimates and commercial deliverables in accordance with ITT requirements, technical constraints, and commercial aspects. This cross‑functional role provides an overview of our business and projects, ideal for technical profiles wishing to acquire commercial and project management support skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Build accurate cost estimates for commercial proposals while ensuring full compliance with Subsea7's Business Management System (BMS) and internal procedures, fostering accountability, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the estimating process.
• Develop the execution plan with the Project Manager (Tender Lead) and the Tender Engineer (Commercial Lead) to produce a complete, accurate, and optimized cost estimate.
• Perform cost simulations to evaluate alternatives (e.g., J‑lay vs. Reel Lay, flexible vs. rigid) and support the tender team in identifying the most cost‑effective solutions.
• Integrate deliverables from all departments involved in the tender process, including Project and Operations, Engineering, Business Delivery Functions, Legal, Finance (including Tax and Treasury), and Insurance. Provide proactive input to support their contributions.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance collaboration between Estimating and support functions, with the aim of developing more competitive and value‑driven proposals.
• Prepare commercial deliverables for proposals, including price schedules for Lump Sum, options, and unit rates.
• Analyse project expenses and revenue over time to support favourable payment terms and cash‑flow conditions in contracts.
• Implement cost impacts during contract clarification and negotiation phases.
• Perform product‑based cost analysis for each tender, ensuring clarity and accuracy in the breakdown of cost components.
• Ensure smooth handover to the project team after contract award, following Group S&M guidelines.

Interfaces

• Tender Project Manager (Tender Lead role)
• Tender Engineer (Commercial Lead role)
• All Subsea7 departments involved in the tendering process
• Tendering Directors
• Sales & Marketing Directors
• Senior Management Team when relevant
• Tender Board attendees when relevant or requested

What experience would we like you to have?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Cost Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Good understanding of Subsea7's products and activities
• Experience in estimating or project services in similar industries
• Precision and attention to detail
• Motivated, methodical, and highly curious
• Prepared and available to meet demanding deadlines
• Team‑oriented with a transparent and collaborative work style
• Ethical and responsible with confidential information
• Able to take a broad view and apply critical thinking
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

An environment where you can thrive

We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision‑making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?

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