RightHirePlus

Costing Engineer – MEP or Installation

RightHirePlus  •  Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description

Role Purpose:

To provide accurate cost estimation for MEP equipment and on-site installation activities from an owner's perspective. This role supports procurement decisions, budget control, and value engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailed cost estimates for direct supply items (transformers, UPS, switchgear, chillers, cooling towers, etc.) including equipment, freight, taxes, and delivery.
  • For Installation Costing: Estimate on-site labor rates, subcontractor expenses, productivity factors, and installation efficiency for data centre fit-out.
  • Benchmark costs against industry standards, historical data, and market intelligence.
  • Support value engineering exercises by comparing alternative designs/materials.
  • Work with procurement to validate supplier quotations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Prepare cost breakdowns for management approval and board presentations.
  • Track actual vs estimated costs and provide variance analysis.


Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
  • 5+ years in MEP costing or installation costing for data centres, industrial plants, or large-scale infrastructure.
  • Strong knowledge of data centre MEP systems (electrical, cooling, fire protection, BMS).
  • Proficiency in cost estimation software and Excel.
  • Understanding of local labor rates and subcontracting practices in Malaysia/SEA
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About RightHirePlus

Why RightHirePlus?

We are seasoned recruiters with more than 20 years of in-house and agency experience. What differentiates us is our previous experience in operations and scaling hyper growth start-ups. As a boutique recruitment firm, we are agile and quick to adapt, partnering with you to navigate challenging assignments efficiently.

Comprehensive Targeted Sourcing, Screening, and Selection:

We thoroughly understand your job requirements, team dynamics, and company culture. Our process includes talent mapping, meticulous screening, competency-based assessments, and in-depth interviews. We recruit from your perspective, ensuring you only review and interview candidates who are the perfect fit for your roles.

Beyond Recruitment

We go beyond job specs to find the perfect match for your company. We have proven track records of delivering candidates who solve company crises and drive growth from pre-seed round to IPO.

Hire in time

We've been in your shoes and understand the challenges of in-house recruitment. Partnering with us means working with a team that truly gets it, reducing your workload and avoiding the frustrations of commission-driven recruiters.

We specialize in the following recruitment areas in Asia Pacific region:

C-Suite Executive Search

Technology, Data

Real Estate & Construction

Industry 4.0

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Hong Kong, HK
Year Founded
Unknown
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