Tendering Engineer (Based in KL)

CHINT; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CHINT in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, invites an experienced tender specialist to craft compelling commercial and technical proposals for HV/Medium and Low Voltage switchgear, containerized solutions, and EPC projects in key markets.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and APAC teams and the corporate HQ to enhance tender strategy, pricing, budgeting, and project planning while gaining exposure to diverse technical solutions and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of tendering/bidding/engineering/technical design experience.
• Technical knowledge in M&E systems.
• Experience in Industrial, Data Center, Renewables, Power Transmission & Distribution, Buildings would be beneficial.
• Solid understanding of HV/LV switchgear products and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Compile and manage tender documents database and related information.
• Update pricing/estimating databases and document lessons learned.
• Collaborate with APAC bidding teams to enhance processes and capture customer requirements.
• Lead local tender team to assess invitations, RFQs and RFPs and align with bidding strategy.
• Own assigned projects’ commercial aspects including subcontracts and proposal preparation.
• Facilitate Tender Kick Off, Progress Review, Risk Review, Clarifications, Tender Approval and Project Handover meetings.
• Coordinate with technical teams to craft proposals aligned with project specs.
• Ensure proposals address all technical requirements and gather necessary information for submission.
• Work with Engineering and supply chain to identify optimized solutions.

Skills

Tendering experience

M&E systems knowledge

HV switchgear knowledge

English proficiency

Communication skills

Mandarin (advantage)

Tools

WPS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Joining a team dedicated to achieving project success, your role involves preparing commercial and technical proposals for High/Medium/Low Voltage switchgear/containerized solutions and EPC in key segments.

Collaborating with sales and marketing professionals locally, in various APAC countries, and at the corporate headquarters, you'll have the chance to contribute and enhance your skills and knowledge in technical solutions, tender preparation and strategy, project planning, and negotiations.

This full-time position is based at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia office, offering an excellent opportunity for skill development and application.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Compile and manage an extensive database containing all tender documents and associated information.
• Establish and update pricing/estimating databases while documenting the Cost of Non-Performance and Lessons Learned.
• Work closely with the bidding team in APAC country to foster ongoing enhancements in process development, integrating the latest customer requirements and insights.
• Support the country in the pipeline review process and standards, ensuring the pipeline pool is consistently updated.
• Take charge of the local tender team to assess and analyze tender invitations, requests for proposals (RFPs), or requests for quotations (RFQs) to comprehend project requirements.

Technical Proposal Development:

• Take ownership of assigned projects and oversee the commercial aspects,including subcontracts, to ensure the preparation of the most fitting proposalbased on the bidding strategy.
• Facilitate key progress meetings such as Tender Kick Off, Progress Review, RiskReview, Clarifications, Tender Approval, and Project Handover.
• Collaborate with technical experts to craft a compelling technical proposalaligned with project specifications.
• Verify that the technical proposal comprehensively addresses all technicalrequirements.
• Liaise with project management and technical teams to gather the necessaryinformation for tender submission.
• Work in coordination with the Engineering and supply chain teams to identifyand secure the most optimized solutions.

Tender Submission and Follow-Up:

• Prepare and submit tenders within the designated deadlines.
• Monitor and track the status of submitted tenders, addressing any inquiries or clarifications from the client or tendering authority.

Cost Estimation and Budgeting:

• Solicit proposals from vendors and subcontractors and assess their submissions.
• Seek proposals from vendors and subcontractors, then assess the received proposals.
• Develop cost estimates encompassing materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors necessary for the project.
• Assess potential project risks and contingencies that could influence the cost estimate.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in roles related to tendering, bidding, engineering, technical design, or equivalent.
• Possess technical knowledge in M&E systems for effective follow-up on M&E work.
• Previous experience in industry segments such as Industrial, Data Center, Renewables, Power Transmission & Distribution, Buildings, etc., would be beneficial.
• Solid technical understanding of High, Medium, or Low Voltage products/switchgears and solutions from similar competitors.
• Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an advantage, as the role involves regular interaction with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders in the region
• Familiarity with tendering software and tools such as WPS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• The role demands a high degree of adaptability and professionalism.
• Demonstrated strong passion for delivering results with keen attention to detail.