Bid Engineer – Building Automation & Fire Safety

Siemens AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation & benefits

Continuous learning & development

Job summary

Siemens Singapore is seeking a skilled Tendering Engineer to develop compliant technical solutions for Building Management and Fire Safety projects. You will analyze tender requirements, design system architectures, and prepare compelling bid submissions grounded in cost estimates and risk assessment.

With 4–6 years in related fields, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality tenders and smooth handovers to project delivery teams in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Controls, Automation or related discipline.
• 4-6 years in Building Automation, Fire Safety, engineering, estimation, technical sales support or bid management.
• Ability to translate tender specifications, drawings and customer requirements into compliant, cost-effective solutions.
• Experience in technical solution development or tendering.
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tender requirements by reviewing specifications, drawings, quantity schedules, contractual documents and site information to define project scope and bid requirements.
• Design Building Management System (BMS) and Fire Safety architectures and select equipment and control strategies.
• Prepare high-quality bid submissions with technical proposals, compliance documentation and schedules.
• Build accurate cost estimates by taking off quantities, evaluating engineering effort and supplier quotations.
• Identify risks, dependencies and uncertainties early and document mitigation strategies while ensuring alignment with tender requirements.
• Enhance bid competitiveness by balancing compliance, performance, lifecycle value and delivery risk.
• Collaborate with Sales, Bid Management, Engineering, Project Delivery, Procurement, suppliers and offshore teams to ensure timely submissions.
• Support customer engagement and project handover through site visits, technical discussions and clarifications.

Skills

Tender analysis

Bid development

BMS

Fire safety

Cost estimation

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Building Services degree or diploma

Job description

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Analyzing tender requirements by reviewing specifications, drawings, quantity schedules, contractual documents and site information to define project scope, solution strategy and bid requirements.
• Developing compliant technical solutions by designing Building Management System (BMS) and Fire Safety architectures, equipment selections, control strategies and system integrations that meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Preparing high-quality bid submissions by creating technical proposals, compliance documentation, system architectures, schedules, datasheets and clarification responses that are clear, accurate and competitive.
• Building accurate cost estimates by completing quantity take-offs, assessing engineering effort, evaluating supplier quotations and ensuring full alignment with tender requirements.
• Managing technical and commercial risks by identifying gaps, dependencies, constraints and uncertainties early, while documenting assumptions and recommending practical mitigation strategies.
• Enhancing bid competitiveness by applying commercial awareness and proposing value-driven solutions that balance compliance, performance, lifecycle value, cost and delivery risk.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders by partnering with Sales, Bid Management, Engineering, Project Delivery, Procurement, suppliers and offshore teams to ensure complete and timely submissions.
• Supporting customer engagement and project handover by participating in site visits, technical discussions and tender clarifications, while ensuring a smooth transition of awarded projects to execution teams.
• Relevant engineering qualification with a degree or diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Controls, Automation or a related discipline.
• Experience in technical solution development or tendering with approximately 4-6 years of experience in Building Automation, Fire Safety, engineering, estimation, technical sales support or bid management.
• Strong technical expertise in BMS, Fire Safety systems, or both, with a willingness to broaden knowledge across both disciplines.
• Ability to interpret complex requirements and translate tender specifications, drawings and customer requirements into compliant, cost-effective and deliverable solutions.
• Experience preparing technical and commercial bid documentation including proposals, equipment selections, estimates, compliance statements and clarification responses.
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate with diverse stakeholders and maintain high attention to detail.

In return, we offer you:

• Flexible Work Environment: Including a mobile working policy that supports your well-being and allows you to prioritize what matters most.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: A comprehensive package to reward your contributions.
• Values-Driven Culture: An inclusive workplace that prioritizes diversity and belonging.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

Recruitment Process:

• CV Screening
• A session with our recruiter to understand your motivation & learning goals
• 1-2 Business Interviews
• Offer Stage

Come join us, and #TransformTheEveryday for everyone!

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

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