Senior Engineer (Tender)

CAPEFRONT ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPEFRONT ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a senior professional to lead tender prep for marine civil construction, including dredging, reclamation, port and coastal works.

You will coordinate across engineering, QS, finance, contracts and operations to craft robust proposals. The role involves developing construction sequences, bid strategies, risk assessments and cost estimates, with responsibilities from pre-tender to handover on successful bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in marine civil construction.
• Experience with dredging, reclamation, port and coastal works is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office, CAD and construction planning tools.
• Familiarity with local regulations, standards and bidding processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and coordination of tenders for marine civil projects.
• Analyse tender documents, including specifications and contractual requirements.
• Attend pre-tender meetings and site visits as required.
• Develop construction sequences and bid strategies under supervision.
• Liaise with engineering, QS, finance, contracts and operations during tender prep.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and assess tender risk.
• Prepare and present tender proposals with cost estimates and schedules.
• Review tender submissions to ensure contractual, legal, technical and operational aspects are addressed.
• Support post-tender presentations, interviews and clarifications with clients.
• Assist in handover to project management for successful tenders.

Skills

Tender coordination

Risk assessment

Cost estimation

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Construction planning software

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of tenders for various marine civil construction projects, including reclamation, dredging, port development, and infrastructure projects.
• Analyse and interpret tender documents, including project specifications, scope of work, conditions, and contractual requirements.
• Attend pre-tender meetings and site visits as when required.
• Develop comprehensive construction sequence and bid strategies under the guidance of the Tender Manager.
• Liaise with internal teams (engineering, quantity surveying, finance, contracts, and operations) during tender preparation.
• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and risk assessments within tenders.
• Assist in preparing and presenting tender proposals, including cost estimates, schedules, and methodology for internal review and approval.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating tender submission documents, ensuring that all contractual, legal, and technical and operational aspects are addressed before submission.

Post-Tender Activities:

• Participate and support post-tender presentation, interview, and clarifications with clients as when required.
• Assist in conducting complete and quality handover to project management team (successful tender).
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned by superior.

Requirements:

• Possess at least Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 10 years of working experience.
• Relevant experience in marine civil construction projects (e.g., dredging, reclamation, port, and coastal infrastructure works) will be considered an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Positive attitude.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD, and relevant construction planning / management software.
• Familiarity with local regulations, standards, and bidding processes.