The posting
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.



