Tender Manager (M&E)

HSL INNOVATION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HSL INNOVATION PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead the M&E QS team in Singapore. You will oversee BQ preparation, cost estimates, tender submissions, and commercial input during design development.

You will collaborate with Design, Engineering, BIM and Project teams to ensure cost-effective, buildable solutions, lead value engineering, and manage procurement, contracts, and final accounts. Strong leadership and M&E expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in M&E quantity surveying.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in BQ preparation, tendering, cost planning, contract administration, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QS team for multiple M&E projects.
• Oversee BQ, cost estimates, and tender submissions.
• Review M&E design proposals and provide commercial input.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, BIM and Project teams for cost-effective designs.
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Monitor design changes and impacts on cost, procurement and profitability.
• Manage procurement strategies, subcontractor evaluations, and negotiations.
• Oversee contract administration, progress claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow and overall commercial performance.
• Mentor and develop the QS team.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Cost management

Tendering

BQ preparation

M&E knowledge

Contract administration

BIM

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

BIM software

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quantity Surveying team for multiple M&E projects.
• Oversee the preparation and review of Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimates, and tender submissions.
• Review M&E design proposals and provide commercial input during the design development stage.
• Collaborate with the Design, Engineering, BIM, and Project teams to ensure cost-effective and buildable design solutions.
• Lead value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Monitor design changes and assess their impact on project cost, procurement, and project profitability.
• Manage procurement strategies, subcontractor evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee contract administration, progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and overall commercial performance.
• Mentor and develop the QS team.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in M&E quantity surveying.
• Strong experience in BQ preparation, tendering, cost planning, contract administration, and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of M&E design, Design & Build (D&B) project delivery, and engineering coordination.
• Ability to review M&E design drawings and provide commercial and cost management advice throughout the design process.
• Experience in value engineering and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with Singapore standard forms of contract is preferred.
• Experience with BIM-based quantity take-off and cost management software is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.