Executive (Costing & Drafting)

Alleviative Engineering Pte. Ltd.

We are looking for an Executive (Costing & Drafting) to support our M&E tendering and project operations.

This is a combined role covering both M&E drafting and costing / quantity take-off. The candidate should be able to understand drawings, prepare practical M&E drawings, extract quantities accurately and assist in preparing project costing and quotations.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Drawing Coordination

• Prepare and revise M&E drawings using AutoCAD.

• Prepare:

  • Shop drawings

  • Coordination drawings

  • Installation drawings

  • Layout drawings

  • Schematic drawings

  • Single-line diagrams

  • Detail drawings

  • As-built drawings

• Update drawings based on site conditions, project revisions and consultant comments.

• Coordinate M&E drawings with architectural, structural and other services.

• Identify clashes, discrepancies, missing information and drawing inconsistencies.

• Assist engineers and project teams with drawings required for submission and site execution.

• Carry out site measurement and verification when required.

• Maintain proper drawing revision and document records.

Costing & Quantity Take-Off

• Review tender drawings, specifications, BOQ and project requirements.

• Carry out detailed quantity take-off for M&E works.

• Prepare measurable and structured costing based on actual project scope.

• Prepare BOQ, material schedules and cost breakdowns.

• Assist in preparing quotations, tender submissions and revised quotations.

• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.

• Check quotations against required quantities, specifications and scope.

• Identify missing items, exclusions, discrepancies and potential cost impact.

• Assist in preparing costing for variations and additional works.

• Update quantities and costing when drawings or project requirements change.

Project Support

• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Support material planning and procurement preparation.

• Assist in preparation of RFQs and technical submissions.

• Verify site conditions where necessary before finalising drawings or quantities.

• Support project teams with drawing, quantity and costing information.

• Maintain proper project, tender and costing documentation.

M&E Systems

The candidate may be required to work on:

• ACMV systems

• Electrical systems

• Fire Protection systems

• ELV / BMS systems

• M&E coordination works

• Associated builder's works and service routing

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree / Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying, Drafting or related discipline.

• Proficient in AutoCAD.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Able to read and understand M&E, architectural and structural drawings.

• Able to carry out quantity take-off accurately.

• Basic understanding of M&E construction and installation works.

• Able to prepare organised BOQ and costing worksheets.

• Relevant experience with an M&E contractor or construction company will be an advantage.

• Fresh graduates with suitable technical knowledge, AutoCAD skills and willingness to learn may also be considered.

Candidate Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Careful and accurate with both drawings and figures.

• Able to understand the actual scope before preparing drawings or costing.

• Responsible and able to meet deadlines.

• Organised in maintaining drawings, quotations and project documents.

• Willing to learn different M&E systems.

• Able to identify discrepancies instead of simply copying information.

• Comfortable communicating with engineers, supervisors, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Willing to attend site for measurement and verification when required.

• Able to work independently after proper guidance.

• Willing to take ownership of assigned work.

Role Focus

This is a combined M&E Costing and Drafting role.

The successful candidate is expected to develop competence in both areas and understand the relationship between:

Drawing → Quantity → Material → Labour → Cost → Actual Site Installation

The objective is to support AEPL in preparing accurate drawings, quantities and costing for both tendering and project execution.