Commercial Executive (Tendering)

Direct Search Global; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Direct Search Global is seeking a Commercial Executive (Tendering) to support tender preparation for ship repair, shipbuilding and marine engineering projects, including cost estimation, pricing and commercial coordination. You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and customers to ensure timely and competitive bids.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Business, Engineering, Marine, or a related discipline, plus strong numerical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering, commercial coordination, estimation or quotation preparation within shipyard/marine/engineering sectors.
• Ability to interpret tender specs, scope of work and drawings.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills with attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and coordinate tender submissions, quotations and commercial proposals for ship repair, shipbuilding and marine projects.
• Review tender specifications, scope of work, drawings and technical requirements to understand deliverables.
• Liaise with engineering, project management, procurement and operations to gather information for tender prep.

Connaissances

Tendering experience

Cost estimation

Commercial coordination

MS Office (Excel)

Communication skills

Formation

Diploma or Degree in Business/Engineering/Marine

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Job Description: Commercial Executive (Tendering)

Industry: Shipyard / Marine & Offshore

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially driven Commercial Executive (Tendering) to support tender preparation, cost estimation, quotation submissions, and commercial coordination for ship repair, shipbuilding, and marine engineering projects. The successful candidate will work closely with internal departments, suppliers, and customers to ensure that tenders are submitted accurately, competitively, and within the required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate tender submissions, quotations, and commercial proposals for ship repair, shipbuilding, and marine engineering projects.
• Review tender specifications, scope of work, drawings, and technical requirements to understand project deliverables.
• Liaise with engineering, project management, procurement, and operations teams to gather technical and commercial information for tender preparation.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers to support cost estimation and pricing.
• Prepare cost breakdowns, pricing schedules, and commercial calculations to ensure competitive and commercially viable bids.
• Ensure all tender documents comply with customer requirements, submission guidelines, and deadlines.
• Clarify tender requirements with customers and coordinate responses to technical and commercial queries.
• Maintain tender records, quotation databases, cost estimates, and relevant commercial documentation.
• Assist in reviewing contract terms and conditions, payment terms, exclusions, and other commercial risks.
• Follow up on submitted tenders and quotations, monitor tender outcomes, and maintain communication with customers.
• Support contract handover to project and operations teams upon successful award.
• Identify opportunities to improve tendering processes, pricing accuracy, and commercial performance.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in tendering, commercial coordination, estimation, or quotation preparation within the shipyard, marine, offshore, or engineering industry.
• Familiarity with ship repair, shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, or marine engineering projects will be an advantage.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, scopes of work, and engineering drawings.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
• A proactive, organised, and team-oriented working attitude.

Preferred Experience

• Experience preparing tenders for ship repair, dry-docking, retrofitting, steelwork, piping, mechanical, or electrical projects.
• Knowledge of project costing, subcontractor quotations, and commercial contract documentation.
• Experience dealing with shipowners, ship managers, shipyards, and marine service providers.