Tendering Engineer
About the company
Bureau Veritas Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Tendering Engineer to support business growth within the Industry sector across the Industry’s product line business portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing competitive technical and commercial proposals, managing bid submissions, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Being part and coordinating with the regional tender team on leveraging the tender process across the area / region.
Your tasks
Proposal & Tender Management
- Lead the preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals for industry and energy projects.
- Review Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation to Bid (ITB), and tender documents.
- Analyze client requirements, scope of work, specifications, and contractual obligations.
- Prepare bid documentation in accordance with client requirements and submission deadlines.
- Maintain proposal schedules and ensure timely submission of tenders.
Technical Proposal Development
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and technical teams to develop compliant technical proposals.
- Prepare project methodologies, execution plans, technical approaches, and staffing plans.
- Ensure technical proposals align with international standards and client expectations.
- Develop technical presentations and bid clarification responses.
Cost Estimation & Commercial Support
- Prepare cost estimates, pricing structures, and commercial proposals.
- Coordinate with project teams to obtain manpower, equipment, and operational cost inputs.
- Support pricing analysis, risk assessment, and bid strategy discussions.
- Ensure commercial competitiveness while maintaining profitability targets.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams throughout the bid process.
- Coordinate with clients regarding tender clarifications and additional requirements.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid reviews, and proposal presentations.
Documentation & Compliance
- Ensure all bid submissions comply with client requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
- Maintain proposal databases, bid trackers, and documentation records.
- Monitor market opportunities through government and private sector bidding portals.
- Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies during the proposal stage.
Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain proposal templates, technical content libraries, and best practices.
- Analyze bid outcomes and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Support strategic initiatives to improve bid success rates and operational efficiency.
Requirements
The ideal candidate has strong experience in bidding and tender documentation, proposal preparation, cost estimation, and industry projects, particularly oil and gas, energy, industrial manufacturing, aerospace and transportation projects.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related discipline.
- Licensed Engineer is preferred but not required.
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in proposal engineering, bid management, tendering, estimation, or business development support.
- Proven experience preparing bids and proposals for:Industry projectsOil & gas projectsEnergy ProjectsIndustrial manufacturing projectsAerospace & transportation projectsOwner's Engineering ServicesTechnical Advisory and Consulting ServicesInspection, Testing, and Certification (TIC) Services
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of renewable energy project development and execution.
- Experience in technical proposal writing and bid documentation.
- Knowledge of commercial pricing and cost estimation principles.
- Familiarity with EPC contracts, consultancy agreements, and tender requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Competencies
- Excellent proposal writing and document management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and deadline-oriented mindset.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with industrial, oil and gas, energy developers, EPC contractors, engineering consultants, or independent engineering firms.
- Familiarity with Singapore oil and gas, energy projects and market regulations.
- Experience with organizations such as Bureau Veritas, DNV, SGS, TÜV, UL Solutions, or similar technical service providers.
- Exposure to solar farms, wind farms, substations, transmission systems, and energy transition projects.
Other
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Proposal Submission Success Rate
- Bid Win Ratio
- Timely Submission of Tender Documents
- Proposal Quality and Compliance
- Revenue Generated from Won Projects
- Accuracy of Cost Estimates
- Client Satisfaction
- Bid Pipeline Management