Solution & Costing Executive

ASEAN CABLESHIP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ASEAN Cableship Pte Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Solution & Costing Executive to join our Engineering & Solution Department. This entry-level role is an excellent launchpad for an aspiring professional looking to build a career at the intersection of marine engineering and commercial strategy.

Working directly under the guidance of our Solution Manager, you will provide vital support in drafting technical proposals, compiling project estimates, and preparing competitive bid packages for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field as stated.
• 0-2 years of experience; fresh graduates encouraged.
• Proficiency in MS Office and intermediate-to-advanced Excel.
• Strong reading comprehension for extracting requirements from technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and format technical proposal documents to meet tender specs.
• Assist costing by gathering vendor quotes and maintaining cost models.
• Draft descriptions of technical solutions, vessel capabilities, and methodologies based on inputs from senior engineers.
• Maintain tracking of regional port costs, fuel pricing, and equipment tariffs for bids.
• Support tender logistics including logs, submission deadlines, and final packaging.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Costing

Technical Reading

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Maritime Studies

Business/Finance degree

Job description

Job Description: Solution & Costing Executive

Reports To: Solution Manager

Position Overview

ASEAN Cableship Pte Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated Solution & Costing Executive to join our growing Engineering & Solution Department. This entry-level role is an excellent launchpad for an aspiring professional looking to build a career at the intersection of marine engineering and commercial strategy.

Working directly under the guidance of our Solution Manager, you will provide vital support in drafting technical proposals, compiling project estimates, and preparing competitive bid packages for regional submarine cable installation and maintenance tenders.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Coordination: Assist in compiling, formatting, and proofreading technical proposal documents, ensuring compliance with client tender specifications and company standards.

Costing & Estimation Support: Work with the Costing Manager to gather quotes from vendors, marine suppliers, and subcontractors. Assist in maintaining and updating internal cost estimation databases and pricing models.

Technical Documentation: Help draft descriptions of technical solutions, vessel capabilities, and operational methodologies (e.g., cable laying, burial, shore-end operations) based on inputs from senior engineers.

Data & Matrix Management: Maintain systematic tracking of regional port costs, fuel pricing, charter rates, and equipment tariffs to ensure quick access during active bidding cycles.

Tender Logistics: Assist in managing bid clarification logs, tracking submission deadlines, and organizing final tender packages (both digital and physical) for client submission.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Marine, or Electrical), Quantity Surveying, Maritime Studies, or a Business/Finance degree with a strong interest in technical operations.

Experience: 0-2 years of experience. Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience in maritime, offshore energy, logistics, or construction contracting are highly encouraged to apply.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

Proficiency in MS Office, with intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills (data organization, basic formulas, and costing spreadsheets).

Strong technical reading comprehension ability to review client specifications and extract key requirements.

Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills (essential for proposal writing), sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight timelines during active tender periods.