Job Title: Tendering Engineer
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Workplace Type: Regional HQ
Employment Type: Full-Time
About CSI Global
CSI Global is a premier multi-disciplinary engineering and contracting group delivering Advanced Building MEP Systems, Master Systems Integration (MSI), and Project Management across the GCC, MENA, and Asia. Globally recognized for excellence in Testing & Commissioning and smart infrastructure, we execute mission-critical projects—from Data Centers to International Airports—combining engineering precision with technological innovation.
The Opportunity
We are expanding our regional tendering capabilities in Malaysia and seeking an experienced Tendering Engineer specialized in Master Systems Integration (MSI) and complex MEP/ICT systems.
In this role, you will take full ownership of end-to-end techno-commercial proposals for high-profile mission-critical, aviation, and data center bids across international markets. You will bridge operations, commercial strategy, and engineering to deliver winning, high-precision tenders.
Key Responsibilities
- Bid Strategy & Leadership: Review RFQs, RFPs, and ITTs to formulate bid strategies, compliance matrices, assumptions, exclusions, and risk registers.
- Technical Proposal Development: Author comprehensive technical methodologies, execution plans, schedules, interface management, and testing & commissioning strategies across complex systems (MSI, ELV, ICT, BMS, SCADA, OT).
- Commercial Modeling & Cost Estimation: Build robust commercial bid packages, including engineering man-hour estimates, cost build-ups, pricing schedules, cash flow projections, and subcontractor package evaluations.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with discipline leads (BIM, engineering, digital twin, procurement, and operations) to synthesize technical inputs into coherent bid deliverables.
- Bid Management & Negotiations: Coordinate end-to-end bid timelines, internal reviews, client clarification responses, post-tender presentations, and commercial negotiations.
- Knowledge Governance: Optimize and maintain bid knowledge bases, CV libraries, templates, and integrate modern proposal tools/AI workflows to streamline delivery.
What We Are Looking For
Must-Have:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, ICT, Systems, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 5+ years of demonstrable experience in techno-commercial tendering, bid preparation, and cost build-up for large-scale engineering/infrastructure projects.
- Technical Domain: Strong working knowledge in at least two of the following: Master Systems Integration (MSI), ELV, BMS/SCADA, ICT/Enterprise Networks, or Testing & Commissioning.
- Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English, with proven ability to author executive-ready technical narratives.
- Tools: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (advanced modeling/pricing formulas), Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice-to-Have:
- Direct project experience within Data Centers, Airports/Aviation, or Mission-Critical Facilities.
- Familiarity with planning and estimation tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and drawing review software (Bluebeam, Visio).
- Working knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract.
- Experience utilizing proposal automation platforms, structured knowledge repositories, or AI workflows in bid engineering.
Why Join CSI Global?
- Global Exposure: Drive landmark, mega-scale engineering projects across Asia and the Middle East.
- High-Impact Role: Be a key contributor in shaping our regional expansion and winning high-value contracts.
- Professional Growth: Collaborative environment with direct visibility to executive leadership and clear career advancement paths.