M&E Engineer (Technical)

Chip Eng Seng Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking an experienced MEP Technical Engineer to manage tender documentation and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a diploma in MEP trades, possess skills in AutoCAD and Navisworks, and have a strong ability to coordinate design aspects. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significant expertise in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tender drawings and specifications.
• Ability to perform quantity take-off and cost checks.
• Experience with technical submissions and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Study and interpret tender documents.
• Assist in preparing tender technical submissions.
• Coordinate MEP drawings with architectural layouts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Skills

Tender documentation review

Cost estimation

Technical submissions

Design coordination

Authority compliance

Education

Diploma or Certificate in MEP trades or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Scope of Work - MEP Technical Engineer

1. Tender Documentation Review

• Study and interpret tender drawings, specifications, and conditions of contract.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, and technical risks in tender documents.
• Prepare technical queries (TQ) for consultants/clients during tender stage.

2. Quantity Take-Off & Cost Support

• Carry out specification/ contract breakdown cost check for MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, etc.).
• Support the tender/estimation team in preparing cost estimates, BOQ breakdowns, and pricing (If required)
• Review subcontractor/vendor quotations for technical compliance.

3. Technical Submissions & Proposals

• Assist in preparing tender technical submissions, method statements, and compliance matrices.
• Provide alternative design/engineering solutions (value engineering) for cost/time efficiency.
• Ensure proposals meet authority codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Early contractor involvement in tender projects.

4. Design Coordination

• Coordinate tender-stage MEP drawings with architectural and structural layouts.
• Highlight potential clashes, access issues, or constructability concerns.
• Suggest preliminary equipment sizing, selection, and layouts for tender design.

5. Authority & Standards Compliance

• Ensure tender proposals comply with relevant codes (BCA, PUB, SCDF, EMA, NEA, SS/CP standards in Singapore).
• Incorporate green building, sustainability, and energy efficiency requirements (e.g.,
• Green Mark SLE, etc).

6. Tender Clarifications & Meetings

• Prepare responses to client/consultant clarifications.
• Attend tender interviews/meetings/sites show round to provide technical input.
• Support project manager/tender manager in final technical presentations.

7. Handover to Project Team

• Prepare MEP tender technical dossiers for smooth transition to project execution team upon award.
• Highlight key risks, assumptions, and clarifications for post-award implementation.

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in MEP trades or equivalent
• Auto Cad Navisework